Category Management Analyst, Sr. jobs in Lancaster, CA

Company Description

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world's most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it's on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It's our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

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Job Description

This Senior Financial Analyst is a key member of the Pricing & Revenue Management department and performs detailed financial analyses of attendance trends and forecasts to make strategic recommendations for ticket pricing and product offerings. By providing high-quality insights, this Senior Financial Analyst supports both the short-term and long-term financial success for Universal Studios Hollywood.

Responsibilities include:

• Weekly analysis of ticket pricing, products, sales channels, and promotions to provide explanations of revenue trends and forward pacing. This requires maintaining advanced Excel models and translating data into actionable insights.
• Developing innovative pricing initiatives (e.g. volume-tiered, variable pricing) and evaluating their success (e.g. sensitivity, break-even, volume analysis) to drive revenue and margin growth.
• Partnering with various teams (e.g. Marketing, Sales, Operations, IT) to execute key business initiatives
• Supporting FP&A in the development of the Annual Budget, Five-Year Plan, and Quarterly Estimates for ticketing revenue
• Supporting Halloween Horror Nights program via forecasting, ticketing product decision analysis, pricing, and capacity management.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field
• 3 years of progressive experience within finance or analytics
• Must be willing to work in the Universal City offices on a hybrid basis
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Domo, Tableau, Microstrategy, R, Python, or VBA a plus

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary: $75,000-$95,000

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong analytical skills, capable of delivering detailed, accurate information in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to link financial results to performance drivers and able to concisely communicate findings to all levels of the organization
• Able to meet deadlines while managing multiple assignments, handle conflicts constructively, and work methodically around challenges
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work effectively cross-functionally, and the ability to work collaboratively and in a self-directed, independent manner
• High level of responsibility with a strong desire to not only answer "what" but wants to dig deeper to understand the "why" and "how"

Additional Information

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