Job Description

The **** Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting the Film Budgeting team by preparing budgets, analyzing cost scenarios, and managing film incentive workflows. This position requires proficiency in budgeting software, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, confidential production environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare film budgets, create different scenarios, and analyze cost alternatives
• Partner with Production Finance to track and reconcile estimated final costs vs. budgeted amounts; generate variance reports
• Assist in managing the film incentives process from beginning to end
• Oversee domestic and international third-party audits
• Determine film incentive eligibility for projects and compare possible location incentive opportunities
• Prepare and manage applications of State and Foreign Film Incentives
• Maintain incentive resources and budget trackers for Production Finance and Physical Production, and keep department informed on updated/new incentive schemes
• Cultivate relationships with Film Commissioners and perform outreach for budgeting and incentive inquiries
• Track qualified incentive costs and report changes to incentive value
• Collaborate with EVP Production Finance and Tax Department to monetize film incentives
• Oversee compliance and due diligence for foreign production service companies
• Perform ad hoc research and analysis of production data

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of domestic and international film production and tax incentive programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Payroll Accounting Software (SmartAccounting, PSL), Movie Magic Budgeting,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well-organized with strict attention to detail
• Self-starter who thrives in both independent and team environments
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities under tight deadlines
• Integrity in working with and maintaining confidential information
• Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or accounting
• Production experience preferred

Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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: $70,000-90,000.

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.