VP, Technical Operations Finance

Company: NBCUniversal
Location: New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Denver, or London (Hybrid)

About NBCUniversal

NBCUniversal is a leading media and entertainment company, creating and distributing world-class content across its portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bringing it to life through global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. Our brands include NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, Bravo, and Peacock. We own and operate premier film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and operate industry-leading theme parks worldwide. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About the Role

Technical Operations, Engineering, Cyber Security, and AI within NBCU Operations and Technology is a significant operation with over $900M in operating cash flow. This group functions as a global shared service performing critical functions including Media, Broadcast and Studio Operations & Production, Content Supply Chain, Information Technology and Engineering, and Cyber Security. The VP, Technical Operations Finance will serve as a financial and strategic thought partner to the CIO & EVP Technical Operations, as well as leaders within NBCU’s AI, Finance, Engineering, Distribution, Content & Marketing Supply Chain, Information Security, and Enterprise IT functions. This role will oversee core financial budgeting and pacing, strategic analysis, workforce management, and key vendor insights across the organization’s global footprint. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer for Tech Ops, Engineering, and Cyber.

Responsibilities

• Establish standard operating rhythms to assist Tech Ops leaders and Controllership in the financial management and direction of the business, 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, Product time tracking, Capitalized Labor).
• Provide leadership in the development of strategic financial objectives aligned with the long-range plan of the Tech Ops organization, including enterprise-wide Finance Transformation and AI initiatives.
• Lead all core finance processes (budgets, pacing, estimate updates, long-range plans) for the Tech Ops division.
• Structure, coach, and develop a team of 6 finance professionals based in New York.
• Lead the financial preparation and delivery of monthly operational reviews.
• Engage and build relationships with adjacent business units to drive efficiencies and growth opportunities, ensuring transparency into division financials.
• Drive change and build consensus amongst internal stakeholders.
• Develop strong relationships with the Tech Ops leadership team to guide and influence plans, ensuring the division achieves its budgets and long-range plans.
• Partner with finance peers to implement operational and financial best practices, ensuring balance sheet stewardship and controllership.
• Uphold O&T’s leadership principles, ensuring operations remain focused on reliability, availability, productivity, growth, and security.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 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 the media industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Desired Qualifications:

• Media/Broadcast industry experience preferred.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to provide credible thought leadership and translate insights into successful business strategies.
• Strong leader and persuasive communicator with vision, self-motivation, and the ability to inspire a team.
• Ability to establish trust and rapport with operating and financial leaders.
• Exceptional execution and 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.
• Flexible, creative approach to business, with the ability to adapt experience and knowledge.
• Prior CFO or P&L leadership experience is a plus.
• Acts like an owner, not a renter.

Additional Information

Work Model: Hybrid, requiring a minimum of four days per week in the office.

Benefits: Eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and various discounts and perks.

Salary: $200,000 - $235,000 (bonus & LTI eligible).