Company Description

NBC UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL

NBC Universal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. 

CNBC INTERNATIONAL

CNBC is the number one channel for business news and broadcasts thirteen hours of live programming on the EMEA and Asia Pacific markets every business day from its TV studios based in the City of London and Singapore. CNBC also has a vast portfolio of digital products including CNBC.com, the online destination for global business; CNBC PRO, the premium, integrated desktop/mobile service that provides real-time global market data; and a suite of apps including the CNBC Real-Time iPhone and iPad Apps.

Job Description

OVERVIEW

This position will support the FP&A function in driving performance across CNBC international, with emphasis on cost management. The role will provide actionable analysis and insights to enable management to make relevant business decisions.   This role will also work with the Controllership team to ensure timely & accurate financial reporting and period closing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the FY25 budget process:
  • Build a detailed OPEX model for the P&L which tracks overall costs for the business, in addition to roll ups for each business unit leader.
  • Responsible for maintaining the CNBC International P&L, ensuring all revenue and cost adjustments are kept updated.
  • Assisting in the preparation of the CNBC International Digital budget
  • Preparing the budget packs for each business unit leader. Writing meaningful commentary explaining variances to current year actuals
• Assist in the Month close process:
  • Refreshing the close file during month end, reconciling Operating Cash Flow (OCF) between SAP and AOE.
  • Tracking monthly FX rates to understand the impact of FX movements on the P&L.
  • Reviewing actuals vs estimate in the Asia and Europe P&Ls. Analyse monthly cost trends and writing meaningful variance commentary.
  • Working with Controllership to verify the entries posted are accurate and complete.
  • Analysing the Digital P&L to ensure all revenue and costs are captured correctly.
  • Detailed analysis of monthly OPEX costs after ledger lock to ensure all costs are recorded in the correct general ledger accounts and cost centres. Using this analysis to flag potential risks/opportunities relevant for forecasting.
  • Analysis of monthly T&E spend, tracking variances to budget for the overall business as well as by department. Using this data to keep costs under control and ensure business unit leaders are kept updated on their spend.
• Assist in the forecasting process:
  • Ownership of the monthly forecasting template, ensuring files are ready for submission to Corporate.
  • Ensuring template is kept updated with ongoing risks/opps in line with Corporate calendar.
  • Updating CNBC P&L with latest quarterly forecast numbers across both TV and digital businesses.
• Other ad hoc as required

Qualifications

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• ACA/CIMA Qualified/Part qualified or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a similar role within the media industry ideal but not essential
• Attention to detail, with the ability to quickly pick up and improve processes.
• Experience working with SAP applications preferred.
• Proven excel skills, with the ability to work with large data sets.
• Template creation and consolidation
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Flexible and adaptable with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

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