VP, Finance, TV Networks

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') 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.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

The VP Finance, TV Networks will report to the CFO, TV Networks and lead certain financial functions across MSNBC, CNBC, Golf Channel, USA, E!, SYFY, and Oxygen. The VP role requires extensive interaction with the senior leadership team and the preparation of financial analysis and presentations to a wide spectrum of audiences.  The position requires proven leadership, communication, and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Content Distribution leader in forecasting and reporting of subscriber revenue.  Provide insights on revenue and expense pacing, risks and opportunities, and quarterly projections for subscriber revenue in coordination with the Distribution and Decision Sciences teams.
• Manage headcount and C&B across the TV Networks business, partnering closely with finance, HR, and operational leaders.
• Coordinate all aspects of free cash flow planning and analysis.
• Foster collaboration and streamline financial processes across the TV Networks finance team.
• Act as subject matter expert and project lead for the News, Sports, and Entertainment finance teams on system implementations.
• Work with CFO and News, Sports, and Entertainment finance leaders to find and implement efficiency opportunities.
• Manage a high-functioning team of approximately 3 staff
• Other ad hoc projects and requests as assigned by the CFO. 

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 10+ years' experience in progressive Operational Finance or Financial Planning and Analysis roles
• Solid financial modeling skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience leading a team of finance professionals
• Solid communication skills with the ability to synthesize data and complex information, and present succinctly to executives and stakeholders at all levels
• Preferred: previous experience in a media company, streaming service, or direct-to-consumer business.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.

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: $180,000- $240,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).

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].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to SpinCo in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.