Manager, Local Ad Sales Finance - job 1 of 2

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.

The Manager of Local Ad Sales Finance is responsible for supporting advertising sales analysis and reporting of approximately $2B Gross Ad Sales Revenue across our 12 NBC Owned Stations, 31 Telemundo Owned Stations and 4 Regional Sports Networks.  Reporting to the Senior Director of Ad Sales Finance, you will partner with sales and finance leadership throughout the country and provide critical revenue analysis that has a direct impact on key business decisions for Local, Peacock, NBC Network and Telemundo Network.  This role provides a unique opportunity to assist in process development and reporting improvements across the Local Ad Sales Business.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• This role will provide ongoing support in fundamental revenue reporting and analysis for the NBC and Telemundo Owned Stations, Regional Sports Networks, Political Cycles and Tentpole Events including the Olympics, World Cup, Superbowl, and NBA etc.
  • Ownership of Sales reporting and metric analysis, with a focus on our Digital and Diginet revenue streams
  • Improve the depth of existing reporting to provide better analytical tools for both Finance and Sales teams
  • Support revenue forecasting process (budget, long range plans, estimates), including analyzing submissions from multiple stations
  • Assist in creating executive level presentations for budget, LRP and forecasting cycles
  • Research drivers of key variances and fluctuations in Ad Sales Finance KPI’s
  • Assist in monthly and quarterly financial close, including billing reconciliation and accruals
  • Leverage best practices with peers to develop consistent processes for the entire Digital Portfolio
  • Execute routine postmortem analysis and ad hoc historical requests
• Gain in-depth knowledge of all Sales and Finance systems used for reporting (SAP, Operative, Wide Orbit, Salesforce, Business Intelligence, etc.)
• Work with the Sales team to ensure that sales data is financially accurate
• Work cross-functionally on ad hoc, Sales related projects
• Represent Local Finance on key Ad Sales initiatives (systems enhancements, research/measurement, KPI Tracking etc.)

• Four-year degree (B.A., B.S.) at an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of finance experience
• Prior experience in a finance role supporting an ad sales function within a media or entertainment company highly desired
• Ability to build financial models (i.e.: advanced excel skills) and presentations for senior leadership
• Possesses exceptional judgment and problem-solving skills to resolve unique and challenging issues/concerns quickly and independently
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines with accuracy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Demonstrates leadership skills, especially ability to influence and lead change in cross-functional teams
• Proven team player with the ability cultivate relationships and collaborate to achieve goals
• Possesses a high level of personal and professional integrity

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: $90,000-120,000 (bonus 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].