Manager, Finance

About the position

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.
• Supervise 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.

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).

Nice-to-haves

• 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.