Manager, Finance - DreamWorks Animation

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.

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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

· 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.

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