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VP, Production Finance - DreamWorks
Posted 27 Oct
What’s this role about? Lead production finance for Feature and TV Animation, partnering with studio leadership and cross-functional teams on budgets, estimates, financial updates, reporting, and strategic guidance. Manage the Production Finance department, oversee production tax credit guidance, and ensure accurate, timely analysis and reporting for studio and NBCUniversal leadership.
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Company
About NBCUniversal 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. 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.
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Responsibilities
- “What would you say you do here?”
- Close partnership with Senior Production & Studio Leadership to strategize & provide production finance/budget guidance & problem-solving.
- Partner with other departments/divisions such as Corp. (FP&A) Finance, Business Affairs, Human Resources, Development, Post, Casting, Music, IT and NBCU.
- Participate in Production Update meetings & provide review/approval for all the project financial updates.
- Maintain monthly financial flash reports & responsible for final review of all Estimated Final Cost (EFC) & related monthly reports.
- Maintain, provide and present monthly Dashboard updates to Senior Studio & NBCU Leadership.
- Final review of all Production estimates, budgets, scenarios & related documents.
- Provide 3rd party production service (such as, Entertainment Partners) support and guidance.
- Advise & partner with HR & Labor Counsel regarding Union guidelines and contract negotiations.
- Delegate ad hoc analysis & estimates requested by Studio & Production Leadership.
- Provide guidance, feedback & final review.
- Support or present to Studio Leadership
- Production Tax Credit guidance, reporting & oversight.
- Management of Production Finance Dept. to ensure timeliness, accuracy, opportunity and morale. Director & Manager level direct reports.
Qualification
- “What do I need to have in order to do this job?”
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 10+ years professional experience in relevant roles
- Discretion and the ability to deal with confidential information
- Ability to work well in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
- Solid business acumen, exceptional analytical and presentation skills with executive presence. Analytical skills combined with a clear and direct communication style
- Ability to work well with others and work across a matrixed organization to achieve goals
- Project and process management skills, demonstrated track record of delivering results
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Must have ability to execute both strategic and tactical priorities
- “What can I offer?”
- Production Tax Credit knowledge
- Prior media/television/content industry experience preferred
- Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four 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: $190,000 - $260,000
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
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