Universal Orlando Hiring for Manager Finance at Universal City, CA, United States Full Time

Company Description

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows.

USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens.

We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park.

We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone.

We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

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Job Description

This role provides financial oversight for all Universal Studios Hollywood USH infrastructure capital expenditures including at the portfolio and project levels.

They will participate in the annual capital portfolio and project approval processes, ensuring that the overall USH capital funding is optimized to meet strategic business needs across a range of priorities, departments and project types ROI, Compliance, Facility improvement, etc .

They will also establish and maintain detailed budgets at the individual project level, working with Project Managers to understand, optimize and communicate project cashflow.

This role is also responsible for appropriate Capital accounting, in partnership with the Controllership team. Portfolio cashflow FP&A and performance reporting up through the parent business unit will also be required.

This role will develop and maintain best in class financial processes, improve technical performance, and align decision making with the business’ key performance indicators.

This role provides accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis. There are various ad hoc projects as required. This person will interact with Senior Management on a regular basis to deliver financial updates including at the SVP and VP levels.

This role is deeply integrated into the operation of the Theme Park and the projects needed to ensure the ongoing Technical viability of the site.

The individual that will thrive in, benefit from and enjoy this role will be someone passionate about our business and industry, curious about how things work, focused on financial stewardship and committed to making a difference.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Annual Budgeting and Project Portfolio management

• Support annual capital budgeting for the Theme Park
• Partner with Tech services multiyear capital planning team to identify master list of projects and facilitate Senior Leader decision making on which projects to approve
• Actively manage the portfolio of projects to meet annual capital target and quarterly cash flow estimates

Project Cost Management

• Partner with project managers from all operating departments, advise senior management of potential risk / opportunity to approved budgets and cash flow timing impacts
• Educate and train project management on project and financial management best practices to ensure best use of all spend
• Support reporting and analysis needs of priority projects

Capital FP&A and Financial Stewardship

• Provide infrastructure capital cash flow estimates and quarterly pacing. Report monthly cash actuals and portfolio review with senior management
• Partner with USH Controllership team for monthly capital cash adjusting entries, CIP roll forward reporting, close out of completed projects, and accurate accounting of capital and expense costs
• Develop and maintain annual depreciation budget and quarterly forecasts for all USH capital expenditures (infrastructure and attractions).

Including quarterly pacing with variance explanations

Organizational Leadership

• Over time, it is anticipated that this role will have direct reports
• In the short term and ongoing, this role guides and coaches various Finance Dept leaders and Project resources within the Technical Services team to manage individual capital projects within their sphere of responsibility
• Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business / accounting / finance or related field with 5 plus years Finance experience with progression.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume / CV through nbcuni.careers.com to be considered.
• Willingness to work overtime, and / or on weekends with short notice
• Must be willing to work in Universal City
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the 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 : $85,000 – $115,000 (bonus eligible)

Desired Characteristics

• MBA Preferred
• Resourceful problem solver, with the ability to prioritize and create approaches to meet required objectives.
• Excellent analytical abilities are required, including advanced Excel skills; SAP, Comshare and Microstrategy skills a plus.
• Demonstrate leadership values and ability to develop and participate in diverse / cross-functional teams.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and influence a wide spectrum of customers.
• Ability to maintain a big picture perspective as well as be detail-oriented is essential.
• Ability to effectively communicate trends and outlooks, despite a complex and changing environment
• Additional Information

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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