NBCUniversal-posted 2 months ago
$90,000 - $125,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Universal City, CA
5,001-10,000 employees
Broadcasting and Content Providers

The Finance Manager is a key role on the Universal Studio Group (USG) FP&A team and will be responsible for driving financial forecasting, reporting and analysis across the studio. This position partners with cross-divisional teams (including distribution finance teams, Studios, UTEG, and NBCU Corporate) to drive strategic decision making, streamline processes, and ensure accurate financial performance. This role will report to the Director of FP&A for USG.

  • 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 license fee forecasting models in partnership with the USG Ultimates/FCF team and cross-divisional finance stakeholders (NBC/Cable/Peacock).
  • Support long-range planning through development of annual operating plans, forecasts, and five-year financial models.
  • Oversee the OCF pacing process by reviewing revenue and cost movements with distribution finance and USG Production/Ultimates teams.
  • Identify and communicate risks and opportunities, delivering clear updates to USG/Studios Finance leadership and the corporate FP&A team.
  • Manage OCF submissions, reporting, analytics, and scenario planning to support informed decision-making.
  • Assist with preparing executive presentations covering key business topics (e.g., scripted/unscripted volume trends, financial performance, library analytics).
  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis and insights to help guide strategic initiatives.
  • Lead critical close processes, including revenue reviews and 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 & UTEG 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.
  • BS/BA degree with accounting/finance focus preferred
  • Minimum 4+ years public and/or private accounting, or FP&A experience preferred
  • MS Excel skills required
  • Accounting / GAAP knowledge
  • Experience managing FP&A cycles is preferred
  • Team player with ability to work well in a cross-functional environment 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
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Variety of other discounts and perks
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