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.