Manager, Production Finance

NBCUniversal Intl.; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Manager of Production Finance to lead the financial operations for Sports Production, owning budgeting, forecasting, actuals, and variance analysis. You will supervise a small team and partner with Production, Operations, Scheduling and leadership to ensure accuracy and alignment with goals.

You will drive end-to-end budgeting, provide financial insights, support monthly close, and deliver timely reporting.

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,COREor similar experience preferred
• What we'll look for:
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Pro**ven 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 informationto both finance and non-financestakeholders
• Solid leadership skills, withproven ability to lead, develop and managea team.
• Teamplayer with the ability to function in across-functionalenvironment 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 interpersonalskills;ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of finance, operations, and senior managementas well as key external partners.
• Continuous improvement attitude,ability to seek out and implement best practices
• Ability tooperateindependentlyin acollaborative,fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations for Sports Production, including budgeting, actualization, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Provide analytical and operational support to the Director, Production Finance, and collaborate with Production, Operations, and Scheduling.
• Manage a small team responsible for day-to-day financial processing, reporting, and compliance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, season planning and end-to-end production budget process.
• Lead FP&A and controllership deliverables, including monthly close and post-close reporting.
• Ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership

Communication skills

MS Office Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

CPA, CORE or similar

Tools

SAP

Job 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 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. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Job Description

The Manager of Production Finance is a key leader responsible for overseeing all financial operations that support Sports Production. This role owns the full financial lifecycle for assigned productions, including budgeting, actualization, forecasting,andvariance analysis.

The Manager provides direct analytical and operational support to the Director, Production Finance, andpartners closely with Production, OperationsandScheduling ensuring financial transparencyand accuracy, operational efficiency, and alignment with organizational goals.

In addition, this role manages a small team responsible for day‑to‑day financial processing, reporting, and compliance, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls.

Production Finance Business Partner

• Finance leaderand point of contactforSportsProduction & Operations teams
• Leadrecurringbudget meetings, providing clear financial insightsincluding identifying areas of risk and opportunityearly and often
• Prepare cost analyses and financial summaries to support decision‑making

Budgeting, Forecasting & Season Planning

Own the end‑to‑end Production Budget process, including detailed preparation for each upcoming season.

Collaborate with the Scheduling department to align staffing plans with budget targets.

Support annual budgeting cycles, including pacing, reporting, and identifying financial risks and opportunities.

FP&A and Controllership Deliverables

• Supportmonthly close activities, pacing updates, estimates, long‑range planning (LRP), annual budgets, and variance analysis.
• Produce accurate and timely post‑close financial reporting for leadership.

Lead and develop two direct reportsresponsible for:

• Invoice coding and processing
• Vendor coordination and approval workflows
• Updating operators and internal teams on financial status
• Actualizing production budgets and maintaining show models
• Ensuring accurate posting of expenses and forecasting updates

Ad Hoc Analysis & Special Projects

Support leadership with special requests, deep‑dive analyses, and cross‑functional initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

Here you'll need:

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,COREor similar experience preferred

What we'll look for:

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 informationto both finance and non-financestakeholders

Solid leadership skills, withproven ability to lead, develop and managea team.

Teamplayer with the ability to function in across-functionalenvironment 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 interpersonalskills;ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of finance, operations, and senior managementas well as key external partners.

Continuous improvement attitude,ability to seek out and implement best practices

Ability tooperateindependentlyin acollaborative,fast-paced, dynamic environment

Hybrid: This position has beendesignatedas hybrid,generally contributingfrom the Stamford, CT 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.

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.

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 [emailprotected].