Manager, Finance Content Strategy Job at NBC Universal in Universal City

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain, and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced, and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal's commitment and how we are making an impact.

About Universal Studio Group

Universal Studio Group is the umbrella brand that houses NBCUniversal's four television studios: Universal Television, UCP, Universal Television Alternative Studio and Universal International Studios. Collectively, the four premium studio brands produce over 3,000 hours of programming currently airing or streaming around the globe and own one of the largest libraries in the world with over 130,000 episodes of television. Led by Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe, USG collaborates with some of the industry's most visionary storytellers to champion a diverse slate of ambitious, creative and passionate projects. Current hits include Dick Wolf's "Law & Order," "One Chicago" and "FBI"-branded series, Emmy Award-winning "Hacks," "The Umbrella Academy," "The Equalizer," "Ted," "Apples Never Fall," "We Are Lady Parts," "The Wall" and longtime NBC favorite "Hollywood Game Night." Universal Studio Group continues to house some of the greatest contemporary shows in television history, including "The Office," "Parks and Recreation," "Suits," "The Good Place," "Will & Grace," "Law & Order," "Monk," "Psych," "Friday Night Lights," "Parenthood," "Battlestar Galactica," "House," "Mr. Robot" and "Downton Abbey." Universal Studio Group is a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.

Job Description

Universal Studio Group (USG) is seeking a Manager, Finance to join our Studio Finance team. The Manager, Finance will play a unique and integral role in helping manage USG's greenlight process that aligns our leaders for making strategic decisions on new and returning TV series, as well as contributing to the team's responsibility for overall studio P&L management. The individual will act as a liaison between multiple facets of NBCUniversal including Business Affairs, Global TV distribution, TV and Streaming (Peacock, NBC Network, USA, Syfy, etc), Creative Development, Production, Participations, and Residuals. This role has visibility across the studio and will produce rigorous financial analysis by modeling prospective deal terms, running complex scenarios, and tracking financial performances. This role will report to the Senior Manager of Finance.

Essential Responsibilities:

* Support the studio greenlight process through partnering with internal stakeholders, such as Creative Development, Business Affairs, Global TV Distribution, and Production.

* Gather information from the various internal stakeholders to perform financial modeling of prospective deal terms and synthesize into reports that drive decision making on new and returning TV series.

* Improve processes for tracking and analyzing key performance metrics versus greenlights and collaborate with internal stakeholders to further drive overall greenlight process.

* Prepare pro-forma P&Ls for both ad-hoc requests and recurring reviews with executive leadership.

* Responsible for maintaining ultimate P&Ls for co-produced series and working closely with internal stakeholders during pacings, month, and quarter end close to ensure accurate financials.

* Perform ad hoc analysis to help studio leadership drive informed decisions as well as influence business decision with effective communication

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

* BS/BA degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or equivalent practical experience

* 4+ years of experience and demonstrated success in financial management and analysis preferred

* Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical and PC skills

* Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desired Characteristic:

* Advanced analytical skills and the ability to get into the details, while also seeing and understanding the big picture

* Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of finance, operations, and senior management

* Ability to be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, take initiative, and direct work in a fast-paced and evolving environment

* Solid organization and time management skills; ability to deliver on multiple project assignments, meet tight deadlines and be effective under pressure

* Team Player with ability to function in a cross functional environment and willingness to jump into projects to meet department goals

* Entertainment / Media / TV Production experience preferred

* Willingness to work extended hours with short notice during critical planning cycles

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week

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: $85,000 - $115,000 (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.

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