Manager, Finance

The Finance Manager is a key role on the Universal Studio Group (USG) FP&A team and will be responsible for driving financial forecasting, reporting and analysis across the studio. This position partners with cross-divisional teams (including distribution finance teams, Studios, UTEG, and NBCU Corporate) to drive strategic decision making, streamline processes, and ensure accurate financial performance. This role will report to the Director of FP&A for USG.Essential Responsibilities:  Studio Delivery Volume Forecasting & ReportingLead 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 & ForecastingBuild and manage detailed license fee forecasting models in partnership with the USG Ultimates/FCF team and cross-divisional finance stakeholders (NBC/Cable/Peacock).Support long-range planning through development of annual operating plans, forecasts, and five-year financial models.OCF ManagementOversee the OCF pacing process by reviewing revenue and cost movements with distribution finance and USG Production/Ultimates teams.Identify and communicate risks and opportunities, delivering clear updates to USG/Studios Finance leadership and the corporate FP&A team.Manage OCF submissions, reporting, analytics, and scenario planning to support informed decision-making.Executive & Strategic SupportAssist with preparing executive presentations covering key business topics (e.g., scripted/unscripted volume trends, financial performance, library analytics).Provide ad hoc financial analysis and insights to help guide strategic initiatives.Close & Controllership SupportLead critical close processes, including revenue reviews and close checks, in close coordination with the Controllership team during month- and quarter-end.Corporate Partnership & ReportingCollaborate with corporate FP&A to provide studio-level analytics, elimination details, and key supplemental reporting.Work in partnership with the Studios & UTEG Finance teams to provide key analysis and reportingProject Management & Process ImprovementDrive key initiatives across the studio, including process simplification, systems upgrades, and implementation of best practices to improve efficiency.