Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

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Job Summary

The Manager, Financial Operations is responsible for organizing and directing financial planning, analyses and support for the Residential (Resi) Finance organization and its leadership. This role is responsible for the creation, consolidation and implementation of annual budgets, long range plan and monthly forecasts, month-end close reporting, in addition to financial reporting & analysis to support Resi Finance financial processes, ad hoc requests and to assist leadership in the decision-making process. This role works across the Residential Finance organization, partnering & collaborating closely with the Residential FP&A teams and business units, guiding teams on timelines and deliverables, and ensuring financial analysis and other information and deliverables are timely and accurate.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities:

• Manages budgeting, forecasting, month-end close and long-range planning for the Residential Finance organization. 
• Builds & maintains Financial Reports to support routine financial processes (i.e. Forecast, Month-end close, Long Range Plan, Budget) and to facilitate ad hoc requests.  
• Compares financial results to planned or forecasted results with variances explained and potential financial risks and savings opportunities identified.  Manages the preparation and review of presentations to leadership on results.
• Investigates & analyzes patterns of spending to drive operational efficiencies and cost savings; Provides department leadership actionable advice to resolve variances and discrepancies.
• Leads 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.
• Leads process improvement initiatives and business metrics development.
• Provides ad hoc financial analysis and project needs, as requested by senior leaders.  Develops presentations to inform Residential Finance and business unit leadership.
• Participates in various departmental and/or enterprise-wide projects, such as organizational changes and financial systems development, enhancements, and deployment.
• Establishes, implements and maintains a system of financial and operational controls and procedures.

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.
• Supervises, coaches, develops, and prioritizes the workflow for team members.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Builds relationships, leads integrated teams, and collaborates with other functional leaders.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle SmartView/ Essbase, Anaplan, and Comcast financial systems and policies.
• 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:

Insight Generation; Goal Alignment; Financial Management; Cross-Functional Partnerships; Coaching Employees; Forecast Management; 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