Finance Manager

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Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

The Universal Film Group FP&A team is hiring a Manager of Finance, responsible for leading the consolidation, analysis, and forecasting of global P&L for the entire Film Group. The role is in a fast-paced environment with frequent interaction with senior executives and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the consolidation & analysis of the Film Group’s global P&L forecasting routines (budget, quarterly estimates, and monthly pacings), and communicate results to Film, Studios, and NBCUniversal leadership.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of forecast details and variance commentary to Corporate FP&A
• Provide thoughtful quantitative and qualitative analysis during quarter close & budget/forecast cycles.
• Leverage film financial database system to build robust analytical tools to support and continuously improve FP&A pacing process.
• Direct consultation, collaboration, and communication with finance teams across the 11 Film business units to ensure coordinated processes and timely FP&A reporting.
• Manage the Film Cost/ Participations and Residuals amortization process and work closely with the Film HQ Controllership Team during monthly and quarterly close.
• Ownership of FP&A’s financial calendar; coordinate and manage timelines to meet deadlines.
• Support Film CFO and VP FP&A in preparing monthly/quarterly business update presentations to Film, Studios, & NBCU Senior Management Teams
• Support administration of the film financial database system.
• Participate in or lead ad-hoc projects as needed, such as cross divisional research projects, developing AI tools, creating dashboards, etc.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 4+ years of Finance experience in the entertainment industry, including a working knowledge of Film accounting
• High proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with SAP and BPC (preferred but not required)

Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Inquisitive and able to think through interdependencies of processes
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Strong work ethic and follow through
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
• Leadership skills to guide, influence, and coordinate multiple business units by building strong working partnerships
• Ability to operate and communicate effectively across diverse cultural and business environments through strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Ability to effectively handle sensitive and confidential matters
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver presentations
• Advanced knowledge of Excel including formulas, pivot tables, advanced spreadsheets; experience with VBA, macros, data visualization preferred

This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work 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. 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 [email protected].