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.
Essential Responsibilities
Studio Delivery Volume Forecasting & Reporting
- 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.
Financial Modeling & Forecasting
- 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.
Free Cash Flow (FCF) Management
- 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.
Executive & Strategic Support
- 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.
Close & Controllership Support
- Lead critical close processes, including close checks, in close coordination with the Controllership team during month and quarter-end.
Corporate Partnership & Reporting
- 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
Project Management & Process Improvement
- Drive key initiatives across the studio, including process simplification, systems upgrades, and implementation of best practices to improve efficiency.
Basic 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
Desired Characteristics:
- 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
Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
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 range: $90,000-$125,000 (bonus eligible)
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