Manager, Finance

The Finance Manager is a key role on the Universal Studio Group (USG) Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team and will be responsible for driving Free Cash Flow (FCF) financial forecasting, reporting and analysis across the studio. This position partners with cross-divisional teams (including Production Finance, Controllership, Participations & Residuals teams, Studios, UTE, and NBCU Corporate) to drive strategic decision making, streamline processes, and ensure accurate financial performance. This role will report to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis for USG.  

Essential Responsibilities 

Studio Delivery Volume Forecasting & Reporting 

• Lead forecasting and reporting processes for the USG’s portfolio, including monthly presentations of production and delivery projections to Senior Finance Executives. 

• Maintain and track key Studio volume metrics to ensure accuracy and transparency. 

Financial Modeling & Forecasting 

• Build and manage detailed 3rd Party & Peacock Collections in partnership with the USG Operating Cash Flow (OCF) team and cross-divisional finance stakeholders (NBC/Cable/Peacock). 

• Support long-range planning through the development of annual operating plans, forecasts, and five-year financial models. 

Free Cash Flow (FCF) Management 

• Oversee the FCF pacing process by reviewing production spending, tax credits, development, collections, audits, Accounts Receivable (AR) aging, Participations & Residuals. 

• Manage the 13-week cash flow forecast on a weekly basis. 

• Identify and communicate risks and opportunities, delivering clear updates to USG/Studios Finance leadership and the corporate FP&A team. 

• Manage FCF submissions, reporting, analytics, and scenario planning to support informed decision-making. 

Executive & Strategic Support 

• Assist with preparing executive presentations covering key business topics (e.g., Year over Year (YoY) analysis, OCF to FCF conversion). 

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and insights to help guide strategic initiatives. 

Close & Controllership Support 

• Lead critical close processes, including close checks, in close coordination with the Controllership team during month and quarter-end. 

Corporate Partnership & Reporting 

• Collaborate with corporate FP&A to provide studio-level analytics, elimination details, and key supplemental reporting. 

• Work in partnership with the Studios & UTE Finance teams to provide key analysis and reporting 

Project Management & Process Improvement 

• Drive key initiatives across the studio, including process simplification, systems upgrades, and implementation of best practices to improve efficiency.