Sr. Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Comcast Advertising is driving the TV advertising industry forward, from delivering ads to linear and digital audiences to pioneering the tech that makes it possible. We help brands connect with their audiences on every screen using advanced data, technology, and premium video content. Our media sales division helps local, regional, and national brands reach potential customers through multiscreen TV advertising. Our ad tech division FreeWheel provides comprehensive adtech that makes it easier to buy and sell premium video advertising across all screens, data types, and sales channels.
Job Summary
Responsible for providing business performance analysis, reporting, and forecasting as an independent contributor. Also responsible for providing a variety of financial data and maintaining and updating financial models and plans. Reports financial analysis to senior management in support of functional business objectives, including special projects. Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own responsibilities. Ability to determine own work priorities as well as act as a resource for colleagues.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities

• Understand, analyze, and plan operating expenses in support of monthly forecasts, annual budgets and long-range plans.
• Lead analysis of digital inventory acquisition costs to support expense planning.
• Conduct analysis and provide insights into ad inventory (impressions) price, volume and utilization to support strategic decision making.
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and variance analyses to senior management, enabling informed decision-making. This role has high visibility and exposure to senior leadership.
• Conduct forecast accuracy reviews, explain variances against planned objectives, and implement improvements to enhance forecasting precision.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across Comcast Advertising to ensure alignment between forecast assumptions and business realities.
• Consistently deliver clear, concise and accurate financial reports to senior leadership.
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of financial policies, procedures, and reporting tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills

• Financial Modeling - Able to build dynamic models, analyze cost structures and forecast/budget variance drivers, and perform sensitivity analysis.
• Data Analysis & Visualization - Able to interpret complex data, conduct rate/volume and variance analysis, and present insights through clear executive reporting.
• Accounting & Finance Fundamentals - Able to understand GAAP principles, P&L, and balance sheet relationships.
• Strategic Communication & Collaboration - Able to convey complex financial concepts to senior leaders, collaborate cross-functionally, and influence decision-making.
• Detail Orientation & Time Management - Able to deliver high quality work while independently managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-Starter Mindset - Requires candidates who are naturally curious, self-starters, and comfortable navigating ambiguity to deliver impactful insights and solutions

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
Accounting Finance; Data Analysis; Financial Modeling; Time Management; Strategic Communication Planning; Self-Starter
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Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
5-7 Years