What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Finance position at NBC Universal?
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Company Description
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.
If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!
Job Description
Responsibilities: "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 leverage 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
Qualifications
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
Team player with a positive attitude and desire to learn
Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously under strict deadlines
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
Desired Qualifications:
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.
Additional Information
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, you have the
right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your
ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can
request reasonable accommodations by emailing .
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.
If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!
Job Description
Responsibilities: "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 leverage 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
Qualifications
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
Team player with a positive attitude and desire to learn
Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously under strict deadlines
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
Desired Qualifications:
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.
Additional Information
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, you have the
right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your
ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can
request reasonable accommodations by emailing .
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
Salary : $85,000 - $115,000
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