VP, Production Finance - DreamWorks
About The Position
The Vice President, Production Finance supports DreamWorks Animation’s Feature & TV Animation business, with a focus on administration, partnership, analysis, and strategy. The role reports directly to the CFO of DreamWorks Animation and is based on the DreamWorks campus in Glendale, California. It partners closely with Senior Production and Studio Leadership and teams across the company to provide production finance guidance, analysis, and problem-solving. The position also manages the Production Finance Department, including Director- and Manager-level direct reports, and oversees production tax credit guidance, reporting, and administration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 10+ years of professional experience in relevant roles.
- Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong business acumen, exceptional analytical and presentation skills, and executive presence.
- Ability to combine analytical skills with clear, direct communication.
- Ability to work well with others and across a matrixed organization to achieve goals.
- Project and process management skills, with a demonstrated track record of delivering results.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to execute both strategic and tactical priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of production tax credits.
- Prior media, television, or content industry experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Senior Production and Studio Leadership on production finance strategy, budget guidance, and problem-solving.
- Collaborate with Corporate FP&A Finance, Business Affairs, Human Resources, Development, Post, Casting, Music, IT, and NBCUniversal.
- Participate in Production Update meetings and review and approve project financial updates.
- Maintain monthly financial flash reports and conduct final review of EFC and related monthly reports.
- Maintain, provide, and present monthly Dashboard updates to Senior Studio and NBCUniversal Leadership.
- Conduct final review of production estimates, budgets, scenarios, and related documents.
- Provide support and guidance for third-party production services, such as Entertainment Partners.
- Advise and partner with HR and Labor Counsel regarding union guidelines and contract negotiations.
- Delegate ad hoc analysis and estimates requested by Studio and Production Leadership.
- Provide guidance and feedback, conduct final reviews, and support or present to Studio Leadership.
- Provide production tax credit guidance, reporting, and oversight.
- Manage the Production Finance Department to ensure timeliness, accuracy, opportunity, and morale.
Benefits
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Paid leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- A variety of other discounts and perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
