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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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

The Senior Financial Analyst, NBC News will have operational finance responsibilities, focusing primarily on production cost management. Key responsibilities include pacing & monthly close, management reporting, and operational support for various production teams. This role reports into the Sr. Manager Finance, NBC News.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support the preparation, analysis and reporting of operational expenses, including compensation and benefits, and variable production costs, for monthly pacing quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and strategic initiatives

• Assist with monthly close process by preparing journal entries, variance analysis, and account reconciliations.

• Lead regular cost tracking for production teams including maintenance of standard reporting packages, dashboards and other ad-hoc analysis

• Support management reporting across income, cash flow and balance sheet statements

• Manage headcount reporting in partnership with Human Resources

• Help to identify risks and opportunities

• Partner with operators to support day to day business needs, and serve as the primary finance contact for any corporate card and accounts payable issues

• Communicate results and metrics in a timely manner

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

  • 2+ years of relevant experience.

  • Solid understanding of GAAP and financial statements.

  • Excellent computer and analytical skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.

  • Proficient use of SAP/Business Warehouse/BPC or similar accounting software.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines with accuracy.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• High energy and ability to multi-task.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the New York, NY office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work 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: $80,000 -$95,000

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.

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