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.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

About Us

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) markets and distributes NBC Universal’s film and television offerings across transactional digital and disc formats worldwide. Distributed lines of content include contemporary and classic productions within the company’s expansive entertainment catalog, spanning properties from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination, Universal Media Studios and Peacock, as well as from select third-party partners.

UPHE distributes through its own operations in parts of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South America and through a variety of licensee partnerships across major territories around the world. The Company is leading the way in exploring innovative technologies and in developing and adapting dynamic new windowing strategies and other initiatives for the evolving global home entertainment market.

Its vast 4,000-plus title catalog is among the largest and most celebrated in the industry, comprising a wide variety of titles and genres. Among its most-prized properties are such franchise as The Fast and the Furious, Jurassic, Despicable Me, Minions, Mama Mia!, Downton Abbey, Shrek,  Back To The Future, Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and the legendary classic monster movies; recent films including Wicked, Oppenheimer and The Super Mario Bros. Movie; as well as such acclaimed television series as the Chicago and Law & Order franchises and The Office.

Job Description

This role sits within the Digital Distribution Controllership function, based in Universal City, CA. Digital Distribution is a rapidly evolving and growing segment of Universal’s Home Entertainment business unit, which generates approximately $1 billion in annual revenue.

The Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting with the key domestic digital distribution month and quarter close and financial reporting processes. This position reports to the Manager, Controllership, supports the VP, Global Controller and the Director, Global Controllership, and works closely with the FP&A, Global Distribution, Studio HQ, and Global Finance Operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Controllership team with monthly and quarterly closing processes, preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and corporate data requests. This includes working closely with Digital FP&A, Global Distribution, Global Finance Operations, and our Domestic Digital operational teams.
• Analyze movements in key balance sheet areas including preparation of monthly and quarterly balance sheet review packages.
• Maintain monthly close checklists and calendars to ensure close items are completed timely
• Work with both internal and external teams to reconcile, track, and research discrepancies in monthly royalty reporting from our distributors, following up on variances and open items as required

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the company.

Basic Requirements:

• BS/BA in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• ​​​​Minimum 1 year of experience in Accounting/Finance.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Strong interest and/or previous experience in media and entertainment.
• Possess an aptitude for financial systems, solid analytical abilities, outstanding process improvement capabilities, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Advanced experience with Excel formulas/functions (e.g. VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot Tables, etc.)
• Exceptional attention to detail and high standards for quality and accuracy.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to building working relationships in a matrix environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team, in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses a high level of personal and professional integrity.

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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: $65,000 - $80,000.

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 [email protected].