Financial Analyst

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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A successful candidate will become part of the Universal Studios Hollywood Finance team, primarily supporting the Parking operation, including revenue, labor, and expense management while periodically supporting our Operations Finance team. This role will participate in all financial aspects, owning the day-to-day expense management, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting responsibilities. A successful candidate will become a valuable resource supporting business partners with guidance, reporting, and analysis to deliver on key business unit objectives.

This role provides exposure to finance and operations leadership teams with opportunities to identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies, driving value within finance and the business unit.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting, Budget Preparation and Analysis:

• Maintain the operating budgets and forecasts for Parking
• Track weekly/monthly spend against budget and partner with management to understand trends
• Prepare weekly/monthly performance packages for senior leadership, addressing budget variances, cash position, and status of current projects
• Assist in preparing the annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, and latest estimates
• Assist in preparing month-end pacing forecast for FP&A and month-end reporting for management
• Perform monthly financial close duties including posting journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

Support Business Partners:

• Prepare ad hoc reporting and analysis for operators and finance
• Participate in and lead regular financial update meetings with operators
• Review and approve purchase requisitions and invoices, ensuring proper accounting and budget allocation
• Work with controllership and FP&A teams to ensure proper accounting of department expenses

Ad hoc analysis and reporting:

• Perform analysis on financial performance and key business drivers, including regression and correlation analyses that provide meaningful recommendations and drive key business decisions
• Assist with special projects to improve internal financial processes, develop key performance metrics, create efficiencies, and support operators

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting/finance or related field
• 1-3 years Finance experience with progression

Desired Characteristics

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP strongly preferred
• Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and leadership qualities with the ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills to quickly resolve unique and challenging issues/concerns
• Ability to operate in a cross-functional team environment and foster positive relationships with colleagues
• Ability to maintain a big picture perspective as well as being detail-oriented
• Experience using AI-enabled software a plus

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $68,640 - $75,000.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.