Finance Manager

2 weeks ago

Glendale, California, United States DreamWorks Animation Full time
Job Overview

Company Overview:
DreamWorks Animation is on the lookout for imaginative individuals who aspire to achieve greatness. We create narratives that explore the journeys of our unique heroes as they strive to fulfill their dreams. As a forward-thinking studio, we take pride in being one of the foremost producers of high-quality, award-winning animated films and series, captivating audiences worldwide. Our goal is to evoke deeper emotions, inspire laughter, and construct engaging new worlds.

At DreamWorks, we develop a diverse range of original content across various formats, delivering captivating stories with distinctive characters. We highly value the diverse experiences our talent brings from their unconventional paths to success. We believe that open communication, transparency, and trust foster the best outcomes. Our community consists of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators who share a passion for animation and enjoy collaborating over meals.

Position Summary:
The Finance team at DreamWorks Animation is seeking a Finance Manager to join our studio. This role is crucial for strategic and financial planning, reporting, and analysis within the DreamWorks Animation division of NBCUniversal. The Finance Manager will report to the Director of Operational Finance and will closely collaborate with various departments across the organization.

If you resonate with our values and believe in the power of teamwork, we invite you to be part of our creative journey.

Key Responsibilities:

What will you be doing?

  • Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for studio-wide overhead and capital expenditures. Collaborate with department leaders to prepare overhead budgets and headcount projections for the entire studio, providing ongoing updates throughout the fiscal year.
  • Work alongside Production Accounting and Technology Finance on monthly forecasting submissions.
  • Analyze and present variances between actual results and forecast estimates, identifying issues and business trends for management review.
  • Oversee and enhance the overhead and production planning tools, focusing on standardizing and automating reporting processes while improving the utilization of internal systems.
  • Assist with high-profile reporting processes for Development and Production, including the consolidation of monthly financial results, forecasting, and budget-to-actual variance analysis.
  • Coordinate with Finance and Controllership to support quarterly closing activities.
  • Engage in ad hoc strategic analyses to assist management in understanding the implications of various business trends and decisions, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting, with a focus on management reporting and budgeting/forecasting.
  • Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with a demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Detail-oriented with robust analytical and organizational abilities.
  • Capable of grasping new concepts and solving problems effectively.
  • A collaborative team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under tight deadlines.
  • This position is designated as hybrid, requiring in-office contributions a minimum of three days per week.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in financial modeling.
  • Familiarity with reporting and analytical tools (SAP BPC preferred).
  • Experience working with large datasets, extracting and interpreting key financial insights, and providing data-driven business recommendations.
  • Advanced skills in PowerPoint and Google Sheets.
  • Experience in the entertainment or animation industry.

This position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and various other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
NBCUniversal is committed to providing 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.

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