Sr. Financial Analyst, UTE Programming Finance

The Senior Financial Analyst will play an integral role in managing financial operations and analysis for the Programming Acquisitions team, which supplies the Universal Television Entertainment brands - including Peacock, Bravo, and NBC - with acquired series and films from all major studios. This individual will report to the Manager of Finance. Here you can: Support all financial aspects of Programming Finance, including the P&L and balance sheet, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, pacing, variance analysis, and monthly close Partner with the Programming Acquisitions team to track current and upcoming deals and ensure financial pacing reflects the latest terms Collaborate with Strategy, Research, and Acquisitions to evaluate new content through the financial greenlight process Present content financial summaries and budget insights to the Acquisitions and Strategy teams Support the Controllership team with monthly close activities by ensuring data accuracy and resolving discrepancies with operators Manage acquisitions cash flow, provide payment schedules as deals close, and partner with AP coordinators on outgoing payments Analyze the acquisitions budget and content performance to drive efficiencies and profitability Identify and implement opportunities to improve automation, standardization, and simplification across processes