Job Summary
The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis role is responsible for organizing and directing the financial planning process for the overall Talent & Learning ecosystem inclusive of Impact & Inclusion. Role will be responsible for preparing financial statements and providing analysis and observations to senior management. Role will lead and conduct special projects involving business case development with key stakeholders to provide management with data to inform decision making and prudent resource allocation decisions. This role partners with Corporate and Cable key stakeholders and Finance teams to align on financial expectations, execution of strategic vision and acts as a positive catalyst for operational excellence, performance measurement and ensures an environment of financial integrity.Job Description
Core Responsibilities
- Leads the creation, consolidation, implementation, and oversight of annual Talent & Learning forecast and long-range plan.
- Serves as a direct point of contact for senior management to communicate financial planning, workforce planning and other business needs. Works collaboratively to resolve issues or address funding needs.
- Collaborates with key stakeholders (including Cable business owners and Finance teams) to manage, complete, and track the monthly financial forecast.
- Manages the monthly financial close process, including communication and coordination with business unit owners and respective accounting teams on month-end close journal entries, review of the monthly financials for financial accuracy, and completion of monthly financial close summary and budget / forecast variance analysis.
- Provide support and facilitation of financial operations functions to ensure timely execution of contracts, purchase orders, or SOWs as needed.
- Develops ways to continually improve processes to ensure timely and accurate budget analysis for management team.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
General:
- Strong communication, collaboration and project management skills required.
- Ideation and implementation of methods to streamline and standardize processes to support the Finance function and Corporate and Cable business partners.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
- Prior Comcast Finance & Accounting experience preferred.
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.
- Respect and promote impact and inclusion.
- 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 EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.
Comcast is proud to be 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:
Budgeting; Finance; P&L Forecasting
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
10 Years +