Finance Manager

Job Description

Responsibilities

Job Description

The Finance Manager will oversee financial and accounting support for Telemundo Studios, ensuring accurate planning, reporting, and analysis. This role partners closely with Studios, Business Affairs & Operations, and Production Management to provide actionable financial insights and drive strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the financial closing process, including pacing, variance analysis, journal entries, accruals, allocations, and reconciliations.
• Oversee financial planning for all estimates, budgets, and long-range plans (LRP) for Scripted operations.
• Manage production budgets and third-party contracts.
• Process and analyze reports using SAP, BW, AOE, SNAP (AP tool), and Concur (T&E, P-Cards).
• Develop reports with key metrics to track budget performance and P&L.
• Proactively monitor P&L performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Review compensation & benefits (C&B) and headcount changes for Studios.
• Implement controllership best practices to ensure accurate financial bookings and timely reporting.
• Maintain and update finance process documentation.
• Prepare financial presentations for senior leadership, including operating reviews, variance analysis, estimates, and budget updates.
• Supervises union agreements, payroll, and residual payout calculations.
• Support special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed.
• Manage, coach, and develop direct reports.
• Reports directly to the Finance Director and supports additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 5–7 years of experience in financial analysis and forecasting.
• Strong proficiency in general ledger systems (SAP) and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent time management skills with a deadline-driven mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (written and verbal).

Desired Characteristics:
• Experience in the Media or Entertainment industry.
• Innovative mindset, continuously seeking process improvements.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong adaptability in reassessing priorities as needed.

Additional Requirements:
• This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• Willingness to travel with short notice and on weekends
• Willingness to work flexible hours including late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environment
• Must be willing to work in the greater Miami, Florida area
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6m07q-3-144-72-189-42 in your application.