Manager, Finance -Olympics Production

Nbcuniversal3; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Manager of Production Finance to lead all financial operations for Olympics & Sports Production, owning budgets from planning to actualization for events including pre-Games trials and the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

You will partner with Production, Operations and Scheduling to provide transparent financial reporting, manage budgets, run cost analyses, and support strategic decisions in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite with advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot Tables).
• Prior experience with global ERP systems (such as SAP).
• CPA, CORE or similar experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Production Budget process for upcoming events and seasons.
• Budgeting and reporting for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
• Provide real-time updates on spend vs budget and identify risks/opportunities.
• Deliver FP&A and controllership requirements, including budgeting cycles, close and actualization.
• Prepare cost analyses and financial summaries to support decisions.
• Support leadership with special requests and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Job description

The Manager of Production Finance is a key leader responsible for overseeing all financial operations that support Olympics & Sports Production. This role owns the full financial lifecycle for assigned productions, including Olympic Games / seasonal sports budgeting and actualization.

The Manager provides direct analytical and operational support to the Sr Director, Finance, and partners closely with Production, Operations and Scheduling ensuring financial transparency and accuracy, operational efficiency, and alignment with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Production Budget process, including detailed preparation for each upcoming event / season, for assigned properties including but not limited to pre- Games Olympic Sports (Trials, Nationals, World Champs) and digital properties
• Manage key budget areas for the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, including budgeting and reporting of position metrics and associated spend through the Olympic games travel and payment application - SCORE
• Key finance partner to Production and Operations leadership, providing real-time updates on production spend versus budget and identifying areas of risks and opportunities to ensure financial goals are achieved
• Deliver on all FP&A and controllership requirements, including budgeting cycles / financial roll-ups, close, and actualization of property / event budgets.
• Prepare cost analyses and financial summaries to support decision-making
• Support finance and operational leadership with special requests, deep-dive analyses, and cross-functional initiatives as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Strong expertise with Excel formulas/functions (e.g. VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot Tables, etc.)
• Prior experience with global ERP systems (such as SAP)
• CPA, CORE or similar experience preferred

Desired Characteristics:

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Proven ability to manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with accuracy and insight.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate summarized and concise financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Team player with the ability to function in a cross-functional environment and willingness to jump into projects to meet department goals
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and problem solve independently
• Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to deliver on multiple project assignments, meet tight deadlines and be effective under pressure
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of finance, operations, and senior management as well as key external partners.
• Continuous improvement attitude, ability to seek out and implement best practices
• Ability to operate independently in a collaborative, fast-paced, dynamic environment

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. 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 [e-mail].