Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Director, Digital Ad Sales Finance for Programmatic will support core ad sales finance processes for the rapidly growing Programmatic team, primarily owning consolidated weekly financial reporting and ad sales revenue forecasting processes. The role will also assist with broader NBCU Digital portfolio reporting and analyses.

This role will provide ongoing support to the Vice President of Peacock and Programmatic ad sales finance, including:Ownership and improvement of Sales reporting and metric analysisResearch drivers of key variances and trendsConsistently build better data visualization reporting and toolsExecute routine postmortem analyses and ad hoc requestsOwn the Monthly and Quarterly Close processOwn Budget and Quarterly Forecasting processGain in-depth knowledge of all Sales & Finance systems used for reporting (SAP, Salesforce, Double Verify, Hubble, Business Intelligence, etc.)Develop expertise in digital and streaming ad market trends, growth, and competitionWork cross-functionally with sales, strategy, planning, and Business IntelligenceManage and develop direct reports

QualificationsBA/BS 4-year degree; MBA, advanced finance degree, and/or CPA a plus7+ years of finance experiencePrior experience in a finance role supporting an ad sales function within a media, entertainment, or digital content company highly desiredDemonstrated analytical strength and process mindset; ability to identify and resolve key issues quicklyThorough knowledge and experience with SAP, Microsoft SuiteAbility to prioritize and meet deadlines with accuracyAbility to build financial models and presentations for senior leadershipExcellent written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated leadership skills, especially ability to influence and lead change in cross-functional teamsHigh energy and ability to multi-taskWillingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice

Additional Requirements

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the New York, NY office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $135,000 - $170,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).

Additional Information

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.

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].