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INTRODUCTION

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JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Analyst, Financial Operations is responsible for organizing and driving financial planning, analyses and support for the HQ Growth & Operations finance organization and its leadership. This role is responsible for supporting the creation, consolidation and implementation of annual budgets, long range plan, monthly forecasts, and month-end close reporting, as well as ad hoc financial analysis to support leadership in the decision-making process.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This role works across HQ Growth & Operations finance and is expected to partner/collaborate closely with the respective FP&A teams and HQ Growth & Operations business units, guiding teams on timelines and deliverables, and ensuring financial analysis and other information and deliverables are timely and accurate.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing budget, forecast, and variance analysis, offering insights and recommendations to improve financial management
• Simplifying complex financial information, providing rationale behind reports and analyses for clear communication
• Collaborating on special projects, offering financial expertise and analysis to drive project success
• Conducting in-depth economic evaluations and business cases to inform strategic financial planning and portfolio decisions
• Identifying emerging financial trends to integrate into strategic planning and inform decision-making
• Partnering with internal finance teams to consolidate financial results
• Partnering with business leaders to deliver on finance projects that support decision-making on strategic growth and operational effectiveness
• 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) as necessary
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports budgeting, forecasting, month-end close and long-range planning for the HQ Growth & Operations organization
• Performs Financial Reporting and variance analysis for consolidated HQ Growth & Operations results
• Compares financial results to planned or forecasted results with variances explained and potential financial risks and savings opportunities identified
• Investigate & analyze patterns of spending to drive operational efficiencies and cost savings
• Supports the preparation and review of budget materials for the executive leaders and manages ongoing reporting against budget and plan objectives
• Evaluates financial risks and opportunities by creating and reviewing operational and financial metrics
• Provides ad hoc financial analysis and project needs, as requested by senior leaders. Develops presentations to inform HQ Growth & Operations Finance and business unit leadership
• Leads process improvement initiatives and business metrics development
• Participates in various departmental and/or enterprise-wide projects, such as financial systems development, enhancements, and deployment

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Be organized, independent, and able to drive end-to-end projects
• Be able to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment
• Detailed oriented with an emphasis on delivering quality work products
• Builds relationships and collaborates with cross functional departments
• Strong knowledge of Oracle SmartView/Essbase, Anaplan, and Comcast financial systems and policies

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:

Financial Acumen; Data Management; Critical Thinking; Communication; Detail-Oriented; Work Collaboratively; Financial Analysis

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

5-7 Years