VP, Production Finance - DreamWorks

DreamWorks Animation; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

DreamWorks Animation seeks a Vice President, Production Finance to lead administration, partnership, analysis, and strategy for Feature & TV Animation. Based on our Glendale campus, the VP reports to the CFO and oversees a finance team focused on production budgets, estimates, and cost controls.

The role requires 10+ years in production finance with strong analytical and presentation skills, plus experience in a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 10+ years professional experience in relevant roles.
• Discretion and the ability to deal with confidential information.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills with executive presence.
• Ability to collaborate across a matrixed organization to achieve goals.
• Proven project and process management skills with results.

Responsibilities

• Close partnership with Senior Production & Studio Leadership to strategize and provide production finance/budget guidance.
• Partner with departments such as Finance, HR, Development, Post, and IT.
• Participate in Production Update meetings and approve project financial updates.
• Maintain monthly financial flash reports and final review of EFC and related reports.
• Provide and present monthly Dashboard updates to Leadership.
• Review production estimates, budgets, scenarios and related documents.
• Provide guidance on Production Tax Credit and credits guidance.
• Manage Production Finance department and direct reports to ensure timeliness and morale.

Skills

Discretion with confidential info

Analytical skills

Executive communication

Matrixed organization collaboration

Project and process management

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven work style

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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.

The position of Vice President, Production Finance will play an important role in the organization dedicated to the Feature & TV Animation business with an emphasis on administration, partnership, analysis and strategy. The VP, Production Finance reports directly into the CFO DreamWorks Animation based on the DreamWorks campus in Glendale, CA.

At DreamWorks Animation we believe that the animation we put out into the marketplace is only as good as the talent within the company that creates it. We are committed to fostering a culture that embraces innovation, creativity, collaboration, and a solid dose of fun.

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in and #doingyourdreamwork!

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.

The position of Vice President, Production Finance will play an important role in the organization dedicated to the Feature & TV Animation business with an emphasis on administration, partnership, analysis and strategy. The VP, Production Finance reports directly into the CFO DreamWorks Animation based on the DreamWorks campus in Glendale, CA.

At DreamWorks Animation we believe that the animation we put out into the marketplace is only as good as the talent within the company that creates it. We are committed to fostering a culture that embraces innovation, creativity, collaboration, and a solid dose of fun.

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in and #doingyourdreamwork!

Job Description

“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.

Qualifications

“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

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.

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