Media & Entertainment OPT Jobs in Illinois

INTRODUCTION

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary

Responsible for business performance analysis, reporting, and forecasting as an independent contributor for the Greater Chicago Region (GCR), with a primary focus on FP&A. This role supports Sales & Marketing, Retail, Admin, and Facilities planning processes, maintains financial models, and delivers insights to senior management. Partners with Subscriber and Sales Channel teams to incorporate operational drivers into financial plans. An ideal candidate is curious, takes initiative, and operates with moderate guidance.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Support FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, in month pacing, and month-end close
• Perform variance analysis and monitor performance vs. forecast, budget, and prior periods
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and reporting tools
• Analyze performance trends to identify risks and opportunities
• Produce financial reports and executive-ready materials for finance leadership
• Maintain financial databases and improve data accuracy and efficiency
• Drive process improvements and automation of reporting and planning workflows
• Perform ad hoc analysis and support broader business operations needs
• Performs additional Business Operations duties and tasks as required
• 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

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:

Business Acumen; Data Manipulation; Financial Acumen; Structured Problem Solving; Financial Modeling; Variance Analysis; Communication

Salary:

Primary Location Pay Range: $65,974.82 - $98,962.24

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

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

2-5 Years