Financial Analyst at NBCUniversal in Universal City, CA

Summary: NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. The Financial Analyst will support the Parking operation by managing expenses, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting while collaborating with business partners to drive key business unit objectives. Responsibilities: - 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 - 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 - 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 Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in business/accounting/finance or related field - 1-3 years Finance experience with progression Preferred Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Financial Reporting, Budget Preparation, Financial Analysis, Expense Management, Forecasting, SAP, Excel, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliations, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis Benefits: Company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), Paid leave, Tuition reimbursement, A variety of other discounts and perks