Manager, Finance - Studio Content Operations/AI

Fox•Los Angeles, CA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Fox Entertainment is looking for a Manager of Finance with solid project management, analytical, communication, and organizational skills. This position, while reporting to Studio Finance, will work closely with the Studio Content Operations and AI teams and will be responsible for Financial Planning & Modeling, Cost Management & Reporting, identifying cost efficiencies, providing oversight over shared technology and assets and providing financial support for business systems and internal platforms. Regular, on-site attendance at the workplace for a minimum of four (4) days per week is an essential function of the position. The selected candidate must be able to reliably meet this requirement.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, production finance, or similar
Experience working cross-functionally with operations, production, or technical teams
Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and cost analysis skills
Solid understanding of US GAAP accounting principles
Familiarity with project-based financial tracking, cost allocation, and reporting
Ability to synthesize data and communicate clear, actionable insights in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to support operational planning or investment decision-making through financial analysis

Nice To Haves

Experience in media/entertainment, with exposure to production finance
Experience with resource planning, cost allocation, or shared services models
Understanding of both production and corporate finance
Exposure to technology, infrastructure, or vendor-based cost environments
MBA or advanced degree
CPA or equivalent

Responsibilities

Support cost tracking, analysis, and reporting across Tech Ops/SCO/AI activities, including labor, production services, technology, and infrastructure
Support cost planning and tracking for post-production infrastructure and storage, including shared environments and new deployments
Support and increasingly inform scenario analysis and investment evaluation for new initiatives, tooling, and operational changes
Support and help evolve financial management of shared technology investments (creative tools, licensing, platforms), including allocation modeling across multiple stakeholders (Marketing, Studio, partners, title vs non-title)
Partner with operations and finance teams to ensure accurate project setup, labor coding, and payroll alignment across Network and Studio productions
Help shape and maintain labor models and planning frameworks, including support for evolving internal labor structures and internal allocations
Help build and refine allocation models and reporting frameworks for cross-functional initiatives
Contribute to and help drive operational planning and budgeting processes, building financial models that reflect real-world workflows and resource needs
Assist in coordinating with procurement teams to ensure PO alignment and financial visibility across shared usage
Assist in financial oversight of production services and inventory operations, including equipment procurement, rentals, repairs, and logistics, ensuring proper cost allocation and bill coding
Partner cross-functionally to enhance cost visibility and consistency across vendor spend, invoicing, and shared services
Partner with sourcing and legal teams to help align financial structures with contract terms, usage models, and scaling needs
Provide financial support for business systems and internal platforms, including tracking spend for consultants, contractors, and integrations
Identify and help drive improvements in cost efficiency, resource planning, and financial processes, contributing to more informed operational and investment decisions over time