Financial Analyst, Operational Finance

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. The Financial Analyst, Operational Finance plays a critical role in supporting compensation and benefits and headcount planning across the Media Group, contributing to financial planning and analysis for centrally managed costs while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities Partner with HR to monitor and forecast headcount for pacings, estimates, budgets, and long-range planning Support forecasting, reporting, and perform strategic and trend analysis Collaborate with on Ad Sales compensation and benefits (C&B) and headcount planning Coordinate with Operational Finance teams to prepare reporting packages for monthly pacings, estimates, budgets, and long-range plans Assist with monthly journal entries and financial close activities for Operational Finance Prepare and standardize quarterly reconciliations for C&B accruals, reclassifications, and allocation entries across Media Group Manage BPC submissions and validations for monthly and major estimate cycles Contribute to the development and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Operational Finance workflows Skills Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel Analytical Thinker: Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights Detail-Oriented: Ensures accuracy in reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis Proactive & Self-Starter: Takes initiative to solve problems and improve processes without waiting for direction Collaborative: Comfortable working across multiple teams, including HR, Finance, and Operational Finance Team Player: Builds strong relationships, supports colleagues, and contributes to a positive, inclusive team culture Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities Strong Communication Skills: Can clearly present financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP and planning tools like BPC; advanced Excel skills Process Improvement Mindset: Looks for opportunities to streamline workflows and contribute to SOP development Benefits Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(k) Paid leave Tuition reimbursement A variety of other discounts and perks Company Overview NBCUniversal is a media company that provides entertainment and news development, production, distribution, and marketing services. It is a sub-organization of Comcast. It was founded in 1912, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is