Director, FP&A, UTE and Media Group
About the position The Director, FP&A for UTE and Media Group is responsible for cross platform programming financial planning & analysis. This role reports to the SVP of Content Finance & Analysis and the SVP of Financial Planning & Analysis, supporting the full programming consolidation for the Peacock platform as well as planning, analyzing and consolidating programming across all entertainment platforms. Responsibilities • Peacock programming consolidation for pacing/estimates/budget/LRP; summarize into one cohesive story with variance drivers and R&Os ownership of FP&A submission and supplemental requests • Consolidate Peacock and Entertainment programming budgets at pacing/estimate/budget/LRP; prepare operator and platform summary views for relevant stakeholders • Centralize management of various placeholders and committed vs. uncommitted content; continuously track and identify risks and opportunities within content budgets, marketing, and the larger Media Group portfolio • Understand variance drivers by business and content type • Support the annual long-range planning and budgeting process from start to finish; partner with HQ to meet corporate targets; build presentations for leadership; prepare supplementals and variance explanations • Prepare various presentations to communicate budget commitment status, key variances, and upcoming content decisions for routine financial planning estimates, weekly read-outs, budget and long-range planning, and ad hoc requests; provide detailed underlying support and commentary • Contribute to monthly greenlight decisions by preparing combined financial support outlining uncommitted budgets across UTE; manage upcoming decisions and potential budget risks • Act as liaison between Media Group, UTE and NBC Sports to coordinate timeline of FP&A and senior management reporting deliverables • Partner closely with programming and other teams on corporate strategy requests; evaluate relevant information and analysis needed to meet expectations • Ownership of monthly team meetings; present upcoming deliverables and recent portfolio financial performance • Partner with Peacock and NBCU teams to provide volume and cost assumptions on a recurring basis • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned on an ad-hoc basis Requirements • 8-10+ years of relevant experience in finance, preferably with a focus on FP&A consolidation or content finance • Exceptional technical and communication skills – organized, accurate & detail-oriented • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; this role involves creating clear, compelling, and visually effective presentations for executive audiences • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required Nice-to-haves • Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; able to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively • Knowledge of corporate enterprise systems, a willingness to learn, attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills • Team Player with the ability to function in a cross functional environment and willingness to jump into projects to meet department goals • Exceptional organization and time management skills; ability to deliver on multiple project assignments, meet tight deadlines and be effective under pressure • Solid interpersonal skills: ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of finance, operations, and senior management Benefits • 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. Apply tot his job