Regional Head of Finance and Strategy, APAC in Sydney, Australia

Universal Pictures were the first of the modern Hollywood studios, and over their one hundred years, they have been responsible for some of the world’s most memorable feature films. It is the home of the epic Jurassic World franchise, the beloved Minions, the unstoppable Fast & Furious franchise, and Dreamworks animation, as well as a rich portfolio of classic films such as E.T., JAWS and Dracula. 

Universal Products and Experiences (UP&E) globally drives expansion of the company’s intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. Along with franchise brand management, UP&E’s core businesses include Consumer Products and Games and Digital Platforms based on the company’s extensive portfolio of intellectual properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination and DreamWorks Animation. UP&E is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

At UP&E ANZ, we are proud of our unique culture. We are inclusive, curious and creative; channeling a growth mindset short- and long-term drive the commercial and develop our people. To achieve this culture, we live by our 3 values:

• Being Human Matters to Us

• Together We Can Achieve Anything

• We Always Keep Growing

A senior-level financial executive responsible for leading a team of finance professionals to ensure accurate financial reporting, strategic planning, budgeting, and reporting of the Company’s financial performance. They play a critical role in supporting Regional Leadership in identifying business opportunities and driving profitable growth within their assigned region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership:

• Develop in partnership with regional commercial leaders and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with global business objectives.

• Lead the regional finance team, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, including forecast cycles, annual budget and long-range plans.

• Monitor key financial metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Strategic Planning:

• Collaborate with regional leadership to develop and implement strategic plans, including financial projections and investment decisions.

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support business decision-making.

• Identify potential growth areas and develop strategies to maximize profitability within the region.

• Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Establish and manage annual operating budgets for the region, ensuring alignment with company goals.

• Develop detailed financial forecasts, including revenue projections, expense management.

• Regularly review and adjust forecasts based on market conditions and business performance.

• Trends and Opportunities

• Identify trends and opportunities and leveraging global HQ provide business support intelligence to senior leaders. Constantly stay abreast on industry and retail outlook to apply business insights on a timely basis. Leverage data sources (NDP, Nielsen, Mintel, Kantar) to perform benchmark analysis and identify whitespace opportunities for potential business growth.

• Regional negotiations

• Support Regional financial negotiations with key partners for contract renewals (including RFPs/pitches with Global Toy Partners), audits, transfer fees and GSFs

• Team Development:

• Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, efficient ways of working and improvement within the regional finance function.

• Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for team members.

• Stakeholder Management:

• Dual reporting to VP Finance (LA based) and SVP Consumer Products (Sydney based)

• Regularly communicate business performance and insights to regional leaders, senior management.

• Build strong relationships across multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams across the organization to ensure alignment and support business objectives.

• Proactively address financial concerns and provide strategic recommendations to improve business operations.

• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, experience ideally within a multi-regional organization.

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate information to diverse stakeholders.

• Leadership abilities to manage and motivate a high-performing finance team.

• Demonstrated ability to partner with Commercial Leaders and manage a high performing FP&A/ Finance function

• Deep understanding of Licensing and Consumer Products preferred.

• Ability to travel to different locations within the region as needed.

Note: Specific responsibilities and requirements may vary depending on the company size, industry, and regional dynamics.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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