Manager Finance Content Strategy

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:

1. Support the studio greenlight process through partnering with internal stakeholders, such as Creative Development, Business Affairs, Global TV Distribution, and Production.
2. 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.
3. Improve processes for tracking and analyzing key performance metrics versus greenlights and collaborate with internal stakeholders to further drive overall greenlight process.
4. Prepare pro-forma P&Ls for both ad-hoc requests and recurring reviews with executive leadership.
5. 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.
6. Perform ad hoc analysis to help studio leadership drive informed decisions as well as influence business decision with effective communication.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

1. BS/BA degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
2. 4+ years of experience and demonstrated success in financial management and analysis preferred.
3. Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical and PC skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Desired Characteristics:

1. Advanced analytical skills and the ability to get into the details, while also seeing and understanding the big picture.
2. Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of finance, operations, and senior management.
3. Ability to be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, take initiative, and direct work in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
4. Solid organization and time management skills; ability to deliver on multiple project assignments, meet tight deadlines and be effective under pressure.
5. Team Player with ability to function in a cross functional environment and willingness to jump into projects to meet department goals.
6. Entertainment / Media / TV Production experience preferred.
7. 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. 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. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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