Director, Finance
Company Description
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Job Description
Position Overview
Technical Operations, Engineering, and Cyber Security within NBCU Operations and Technology division is an $800M+ operating expense ($1.1B FCF). The group functions as a global shared service within NBCUniversal performing critical functions including Media, Broadcast and Studio Operations & Production, Content Supply Chain, Information Technology and Engineering, as well as Cyber Security. The group operates from numerous locations around the world, including New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Denver, and London.
The Director, Cyber Finance will act as a financial and strategic thought partner to the Chief Information Security Officer as well as leaders within NBCU's CISO organization. The Director, Cyber Finance will oversee core financial budgeting and pacing activities, strategic analysis, workforce management and key vendor insights across the Cyber Security organization's global footprint. The role will report to the Chief Financial Officer for Tech Ops, Engineering and Cyber.
Responsibilities
- Establish standard operating rhythms to assist Cyber leaders and Controllership in overall management and direction of the business from a financial perspective including the development and implementation of business strategies, operational goals, and policies
- Own consolidation, reporting and variance analysis for short-term and long-term planning and forecasting rhythms
- Develop tools and processes to provide insights into critical strategic operational areas (e.g. BU liquidation methodology and strategic vendor relationship)
- Provide leadership in the development of strategic financial objectives aligned with the long-range plan of the Cyber organization. Lead all core finance processes (budgets, pacing, estimate updates, long range plans) for the Cyber division
- Structure, coach, and develop Finance talent
- Lead the financial preparation and delivery of monthly op reviews
- Engage and build relationships with adjacent business units to help drive efficiencies and growth opportunities for the business, ensuring transparency into the division financials.
- Work to drive change as needed while also seeking to create buy-in and build consensus amongst internal stakeholders.
- Develop strong relationships with the Cyber leadership team and help guide and influence their plans to ensure the division achieves its budgets and long-range plans.
- Partner with finance peers to implement operational and financial best practices across the business, and ensure balance sheet stewardship and controllership
- Exhibit at all times O&T's leadership principles, and ensure that the operations remain focused on reliability, availability, productivity, growth, and security
Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 years of financial experience, including advanced leadership and financial stewardship
- Experience managing financial metrics and forecasting
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
Desired Qualifications
- Cyber industry experience preferred
- Relevant senior financial management and leadership experience, preferably in a dynamic, matrixed organization
- Strategic thinker who can be a credible thought leader in an experienced leadership team with an ability to move quickly to seize opportunities in a rapidly changing media landscape
- Must demonstrate integrity, excellent judgment and business acumen, and the ability to play a significant executive role in the business and provide thoughtful, strategic insights to senior leadership that translate into successful business strategies
- Strong leader and persuasive communicator with a vision, proven ability to self-motivate, work independently as well as collaboratively, and motivate and inspire a team; excellent writing and verbal presentation skills
- Able to establish trust and rapport with both operating and financial leaders inside the organization as well as in adjacent organizations
- Exceptional execution focus with the ability to multi-task and lead wide ranging business initiatives
- Strong project management skills
- Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to recruit, develop, and retain a high performing financial organization and effectively deal with strong personalities
- Must have a flexible, creative approach to the business and ability to modify their experience and knowledge base and adapt them to the organization
- Acts like an owner, not a renter
Additional Requirements
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Must be willing to work in New York City office
- 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: $125,000 - $155,000 (bonus eligible)
Additional Information
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