Manager, Finance

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

8d•$90,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Manager is a key role on the Universal Studio Group (USG) Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team and will be responsible for driving Free Cash Flow (FCF) financial forecasting, reporting and analysis across the studio. This position partners with cross-divisional teams (including Production Finance, Controllership, Participations & Residuals teams, Studios, UTE, and NBCU Corporate) to drive strategic decision making, streamline processes, and ensure accurate financial performance. This role will report to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis for USG.

Requirements

BS/BA degree with Accounting/Finance focus preferred
4+ years public and/or private accounting, or FP&A experience preferred
High proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
Accounting / Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) knowledge

Nice To Haves

Experience managing FP&A cycles is preferred
Team player with ability to work well in a cross-functional environments and willingness to jump into projects to meet department goals
Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and problem solve
Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects
Ability to work independently
Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of finance, operations, and senior management
Continuous improvement attitude, willingness to seek out and implement best practices
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical and PC skills
Strong organization and time management skills; ability to deliver on multiple project assignments, meet tight deadlines and be effective under pressure
Entertainment / Media / TV Production experience preferred
SAP or Essbase knowledge preferred with exposure to BPC a plus

Responsibilities

Lead forecasting and reporting processes for the USG’s portfolio, including monthly presentations of production and delivery projections to Senior Finance Executives.
Maintain and track key Studio volume metrics to ensure accuracy and transparency.
Build and manage detailed 3rd Party & Peacock Collections in partnership with the USG Operating Cash Flow (OCF) team and cross-divisional finance stakeholders (NBC/Cable/Peacock).
Support long-range planning through the development of annual operating plans, forecasts, and five-year financial models.
Oversee the FCF pacing process by reviewing production spending, tax credits, development, collections, audits, Accounts Receivable (AR) aging, Participations & Residuals.
Manage the 13-week cash flow forecast on a weekly basis.
Identify and communicate risks and opportunities, delivering clear updates to USG/Studios Finance leadership and the corporate FP&A team.
Manage FCF submissions, reporting, analytics, and scenario planning to support informed decision-making.
Assist with preparing executive presentations covering key business topics (e.g., Year over Year (YoY) analysis, OCF to FCF conversion).
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and insights to help guide strategic initiatives.
Lead critical close processes, including close checks, in close coordination with the Controllership team during month and quarter-end.
Collaborate with corporate FP&A to provide studio-level analytics, elimination details, and key supplemental reporting.
Work in partnership with the Studios & UTE Finance teams to provide key analysis and reporting.
Drive key initiatives across the studio, including process simplification, systems upgrades, and implementation of best practices to improve efficiency.