Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.