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Technical Operations, Engineering, Cyber Security, and AI within NBCU Operations and Technology division is an $900M+ operating cash flow ($1.2B 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, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Denver, and London.

The VP, Engineering Finance will act as a financial and strategic thought partner to the CTO & EVP Enterprise Engineering as well as leaders within NBCU's Engineering, Distribution, Content & Marketing Supply Chain, Digital Development, Information Security and Enterprise IT functions for NBCU.  The VP, Engineering Finance will oversee core financial budgeting and pacing activities, strategic analysis, workforce management and key vendor insights across the organization's global footprint. The role will report to the Chief Financial Officer for Tech Ops, Engineering, Cyber and AI.

Responsibilities

• Establish standard operating rhythms to assist Engineering 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. Capital investment return analysis, Engineering time tracking, Capitalized Labor)
• Provide leadership in the development of strategic financial objectives aligned with the long-range plan of the Engineering organization. Lead all core finance processes (budgets, pacing, estimate updates, long range plans) for the Engineering division
• Structure, coach, and develop an outstanding team of 7+ finance professionals across New York, LA, Colorado, and London.
• 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 Engineering 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.

Basic Qualifications 

• 8+ years of financial experience, including advanced leadership and financial stewardship
• Relevant senior financial management and leadership experience, preferably in a dynamic, matrixed organization 
• Experience managing financial metrics and forecasting in fast-moving engineering, tech, product, or digital development organizations
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Desired Qualifications 

• Media/Broadcast industry experience preferred
• 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 
• Solid 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
• Excellent 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
• Prior CFO or P&L leadership a plus
• Acts like an owner, not a renter 

Additional Information 

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 

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: $200,000 - $270,000 (bonus & LTI 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.

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