Manager, Finance - DreamWorks Feature

NBC Universal • Glendale, CA • 1w ago

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.

DreamWorks Animation Finance team seeks a Manager, Finance for the studio. The Manager, Finance plays an integral role in strategic and financial planning, reporting and analysis of the DreamWorks Animation division of NBCUniversal. The role reports to the Director, Operational Finance and interacts closely with a variety of areas in the organization.

Comcast NBCniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!

"What would you say you do here?"

Own financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for studio wide Overhead and CapEx. Coordinate with department heads to prepare overhead budgets and headcount for entire studio and provide updates throughout the year

Collaborate with Production Accounting & Technology Finance on monthly forecast submissions

Review and present variances between actual results vs forecast estimates, highlighting issues and business trends for management

Manage and enhance Overhead and Production planning tool with focus on standardizing and automating reporting, improving how we use internal systems

Assist with high-visibility reporting processes for DWA Development and Production, including consolidation of monthly financial results, forecasting, and budget-to-actual variance analysis

Coordinate with Finance and Controllership to support quarter close activities

Participate in ad hoc strategic analyses to help management understand implications of various business trends and decisions, providing recommendations for improvement

"What do I need to have in order to do this job?"

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

5+ years of experience in Finance/Accounting with involvement in management reporting and budgeting/forecasting

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, including demonstrated ability to learn new systems

Clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills

Highly detail-oriented, with strong analytical and organizational skills

Ability to grasp new concepts and problem solve

Great teammate with a positive attitude and desire to learn

Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously under strict deadlines

"What can I offer?"

Experience in financial modeling

Experience with reporting and analytical tools (SAP BPC preferred)

Experience working with large datasets, extracting and interpreting key financial insights as well as providing data-driven business recommendations

Advanced PowerPoint / Google Sheets skills

Entertainment or animation industry experience

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).

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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