Sr. Manager of Finance, Theatrical Distribution at NBCUniversal

Universal City, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

145000.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Financial Modeling, Communication Skills, Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Power BI, MS Co-Pilot, SAP, Entertainment Experience, Quantitative Skills, Relationship Skills, Team Player, Self-Motivator, Strategic Skills, Presentation Skills

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. 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. Comcast NBCUniversal 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. Job Description The Senior Manager, Domestic Theatrical Finance is responsible for forecasting, reporting and analyzing P&L and Cash Flow. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this individual must have the ability to identify, understand, and communicate key revenue and cost drivers to management team. This individual will also be expected to support and manage budgets on overhead and distribution spending; and ensure marketing and distribution operations are complying with corporate policies (e.g. T&E expenses). The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, a self-motivator for driving change to existing processes for greater efficiency, and be a team player and able to effectively work across all levels of the organization. Essential Responsibilities: Forecasting, reporting and analyzing domestic theatrical weekly, quarterly and annual income statement & cash flow Prepare roll forward analysis and variance explanations for both P&L and Cash Analyze and prepare pre-release case scenarios for domestic theatrical releases Assist in providing greenlight numbers for revenue and other cost line items Manage overhead spend and perform variance analysis monthly Oversee headcount reconciliation report and variance analysis monthly Participate in the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan Collaborate with FP&A team and controllership to close the financial quarter and fiscal year for Domestic Theatrical Leverage Power BI and MS Co-Pilot to provide better analytical and visual tools for Finance and Senior Leadership Perform ad hoc financial analysis as needed Qualifications Basic Qualifications: 4 year degree (BA,BS) from an accredited college or university in Finance or related field Minimum 6+ years of finance experience Exceptional forecasting, analytic and financial modeling skills Solid understanding of financial statements Outstanding computer skills including extensive experience with MS365 Applications – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Power BI Desired Characteristics: Entertainment experience Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to author and deliver presentations Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines Understanding of SAP & related financial systems Superior strategic, financial and relationship skills Excellent quantitative and analytical skills Ability to interface effectively with multiple levels of management, ranging from senior corporate executives to business unit managers and third parties Hybrid: 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: $110,000-145,000 (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].

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager is responsible for forecasting, reporting, and analyzing P&L and cash flow for domestic theatrical finance. This role involves managing budgets, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and collaborating with various teams to close financial quarters.