205 Finance jobs in Downey

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
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 & 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 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 Management
+ Oversee 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 Support
+ Assist 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 Support
+ Lead critical close processes, including revenue reviews and 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 & UTEG 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.
Basic Requirements:
+ BS/BA degree with accounting/finance focus preferred
+ Minimum 4+ years public and/or private accounting, or FP&A experience preferred
+ MS Excel skills required
+ Accounting / GAAP knowledge
Desired Characteristics:
+ Experience managing FP&A cycles is preferred
+ Team player with ability to work well in a cross-functional environment and willingness to jump into projects to meet department goals
+ Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and problem solve
+ Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects
+ Ability to work independently
+ Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of finance, operations, and senior management
+ Continuous improvement attitude, willingness to seek out and implement best practices
+ Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical and PC skills
+ Strong organization and time management skills; ability to deliver on multiple project assignments, meet tight deadlines and be effective under pressure
+ Entertainment / Media / TV Production experience preferred
+ SAP or Essbase knowledge preferred with exposure to BPC a plus
Additional Requirements:
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: $90,000-$125,000 (bonus eligible)
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

Description
Transform the music industry's financial landscape at Amazon MGM Studios, where your analytical expertise will drive strategic decisions and revolutionize how we track, manage, and monetize musical content globally.
We're seeking a dynamic Finance Manager who will be the financial architect behind our music department's success, turning complex royalty data into strategic insights that power our global entertainment ecosystem.
Key job responsibilities
- Create comprehensive royalty estimates and revenue forecasts for music catalog
- Design and maintain sophisticated financial dashboards and tracking mechanisms
- Collaborate across Business Affairs, Legal, Accounting, and Production teams to ensure precise financial reporting
- Identify and implement process improvements that streamline music finance operations
- Manage complex financial tracking for soundtrack revenues, publishing administration, and third-party obligations
A day in the life
Imagine diving into a world where financial analysis meets creative storytelling. You'll navigate through intricate music royalty landscapes, crafting detailed financial narratives that connect artists, labels, and our global audience. Your day will blend data-driven problem-solving with collaborative innovation, transforming raw financial information into compelling strategic recommendations.
About the team
Our Music Finance team is a collaborative powerhouse dedicated to pushing the boundaries of entertainment finance. We're not just tracking numbers; we're creating financial strategies that support ground-breaking musical content across global platforms. Your work will directly impact how we discover, develop, and distribute musical experiences worldwide.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)
- 5+ years of multiple finance and accounting roles experience
- 4+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
- 4+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
Preferred Qualifications
- 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
- 6+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience
- MBA, or CPA
- Knowledge of SQL/ETL
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
- Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $85,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $179,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Financial Reporting Analyst 2
**Job details**
**General information**
**Entity**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
**Reference number**

**Job details**
**Domain**
Performance and Support
**Job field / Job profile**
Finance and management - Financial information system analysis
**Job title**
Financial Reporting Analyst 2
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.
Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Financial Reporting Analyst 2, you'll play a pivotal part on our Finance team.
This position contributes to our vision by:
- Monitor BFC Compliance report on a weekly basis and work with GL team to correct data as needed
- Reconcile ERP transactions to BFC reports to ensure consistency and reliability
- Support Controllers, Financial Reporting Manager, and the Corporate Financial team, by collecting, preparing, reviewing and publishing various monthly financial reports (income statements, WCR, forecasts, headcount, KPI, etc.) according to published schedules
- Review monthly reports to help identify trends, variances, and track performance by comparing actual results to forecasts
- Assist in identifying Financial Reporting process improvements and recommend actions to Financial Reporting Manager
- Maintain Financial Reporting process documentation
- Assist with special projects, and development of various ad hoc financial analysis, as needed
- Customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment
- Performs under only general supervision
- Performs other duties as assigned by management
**But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)**
Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for business and regional aircraft interiors.
Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.
Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.
Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.
Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!
Why join us?
- Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!
The expected salary range for this position is between $68,640 - $8,340 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.
US EEO statements:
At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
**Candidate skills & requirements**
Education: Bachelor's degree in business, or Associate's degree + 2 additional years of experience
Experience: 3 - 5 years of experience in financial reporting and consolidation
Computer Skill:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including: Word, Outlook and Excel (advanced proficiency)
Other Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity developing the analysis of expenses and revenue
- Team player with work schedule flexibility and ability to work tight deadlines
- A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
- Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.
Preferred Skill (not required):
- Access knowledge a plus.
Description: Mid-level position within field
**Annual salary**
68,640 - 88,340
**Job location**
**Job location**
North America, United States, California
**City (-ies)**
Costa Mesa
**Applicant criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Bachelor's Degree
**Minimum experience level required**
More than 5 years
**Additional Languages preferred**
English (Fluent)

Our client, a dynamic and growing technology company, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Accounting Manager specializing in Financial Reporting to join their team, initially remotely based in Los Angeles, California, US . This pivotal role will oversee the preparation and analysis of all external financial reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations. You will be responsible for managing the month-end and year-end close processes, developing accounting policies, and collaborating with internal and external auditors. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, analytical professional with a strong understanding of complex accounting transactions and a proven track record in financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the preparation and consolidation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead the preparation of filings such as 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Liaise with external auditors and facilitate the audit process.
• Analyze complex accounting transactions, including revenue recognition, leases, and stock-based compensation.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Stay abreast of new accounting pronouncements and ensure compliance.
• Train and mentor accounting staff.
• Support the Controller with ad-hoc reporting and special projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA designation is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a financial reporting role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Proven experience with public company financial reporting and filings.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in the technology sector is a plus.

This is a remote-first position, offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within a rapidly evolving industry.

Our client is a rapidly growing e-commerce enterprise seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant with a focus on Financial Reporting to join their fully remote finance team. This role is integral to ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of financial statements and disclosures in compliance with US GAAP. You will play a key role in the month-end and year-end close processes, preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and analyzing financial data to identify trends and variances. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of complex accounting principles, experience with ERP systems, and the ability to translate financial information into actionable insights. Responsibilities include assisting with audits, preparing supporting documentation for internal and external auditors, and contributing to the continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls. This position offers the opportunity to work from anywhere in the US, collaborating with a dedicated team through digital platforms. You will be responsible for the preparation and review of SEC filings (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q), ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. Developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures, and ensuring their consistent application across the organization will also be a key part of your role. This fully remote position requires exceptional organizational skills, a high degree of accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Proactive engagement with other departments to gather necessary information and provide financial guidance will be expected. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant looking for a remote-first role with significant impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including footnotes and disclosures.
• Perform complex account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation of SEC filings.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the accounting function.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and other relevant regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA designation required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong focus on financial reporting.
• Proficiency in a major ERP system (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• Experience with SEC reporting requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

Description
Elevate Entertainment Finance: Transform Technology Budgeting at Amazon MGM Studios
We're seeking a strategic financial leader who will drive innovative financial planning and decision-making for our ground-breaking Studios Technology team. Your expertise will directly impact how we fund, support, and scale transformative media technology projects.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive financial planning across multiple strategic cycles, ensuring precise resource allocation and project prioritization
- Develop sophisticated financial models that support critical leadership decision-making
- Collaborate with technology partners to understand project landscapes and optimize financial strategies
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across technology initiatives
- Serve as the primary financial escalation point for Studios Technology, maintaining rigorous financial controllership
A day in the life
Imagine collaborating with technology leaders, crafting financial strategies that turn creative visions into reality. You'll navigate complex budgeting landscapes, translating financial data into actionable insights that propel our studio's technological innovation forward.
About the team
Our Studios Technology team is a dynamic group of innovators committed to pushing the boundaries of media production and technology. We're building the future of entertainment, and we need financial experts who can translate complex financial strategies into tangible technological advancements.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)
- 5+ years of multiple finance and accounting roles experience
- 4+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
- 4+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
Preferred Qualifications
- 6+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience
- MBA, or CPA
- Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
- Experience performing ad hoc analysis using advanced Excel
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $85,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $179,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

In this new role within the Finance PMO, you will partner with Global Business Process Owners, Product and Engineering to define a holistic Finance Digital Roadmap. You will assess the maturity of mission-critical Finance capabilities from a process and technology perspective and determine specific workflow, data, and system recommendations. Through a combination of a deep understanding of Finance end-to-end processes and technical expertise, you will perform system fit assessments to recommend the best solutions to meet business strategic objectives. You will be an important catalyst to guide thinking on the "art of the possible" and identifying solutions that anticipate future needs.

You will focus on understanding the dependencies and opportunities across Record to Report, Order to Cash, Source to Pay, and Plan to Perform to ensure we are building the capabilities required to move Netflix forward and support our complexity at scale. You are energized by complex problems and ambiguity, with experience breaking complex problems down into manageable parts and devising effective solutions.

This position is highly visible and requires collaborating with all levels of the organization and working with global teams across functions. This is not a technical delivery role - while you will partner closely with engineering, your role is to act as an advisor to the business on how to best leverage technology to meet business capability needs at scale. This is a hybrid position that can be based in either Los Angeles or Los Gatos and offers the flexibility to work remotely part-time. Occasional travel may be required to other office locations, including internationally.

Responsibilities

Business Architecture and Business Systems Analysis

• Be an advisor to the transformation plans Finance will launch by sharing experience and ideas on what the art of possible is to transform the impact of the Finance team
• Map systems to Finance business capabilities across all end-to-end processes to proactively identify gaps and consolidation opportunities
• Drive standardization of processes and tools to simplify the technical landscape and lay the foundation for further automation
• Proactively identify capability gaps and influence prioritization
• Increase the overall maturity of Finance capabilities by encouraging leveraging cloud-based and paved-path solutions to enable business transformation
• Diagnose root problems and recommend end-to-end solutions that leverage the power of robotic process automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence / GenAI to reinvent and accelerate our work
• Continually assess technology trends in the Finance space that will boost the transformation
• Maintain an understanding of advancements in technology and innovations which are happening across digital, analytics, the Finance ecosystem, and broader marketplace

**Stakeholder Management & Business Engagement **

• Drive Digital Transformation by engaging with Finance leaders across business verticals and various geographies to understand business needs and recommend the best digital solutions
• Influence policy and process decisions to effectively utilize systems and applications without customization
• Manage conflict and negotiation between teams and across organizational lines to promote the most effective and consistent global solutions
• Work with teams outside of Finance to understand upstream and downstream data and system impacts and influence positive change of end-to-end processes
• Drive process optimization, capability architecture, scalability, optimization and automation of processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (finance or information systems desired)
• 10+ years in progressive business systems analysis and technology transformation roles
• Deep understanding of technologies leveraged across FP&A, accounting, billing, tax, procurement, payroll, treasury, etc. (Workday, Anaplan, HighRadius, Blackline, etc.)
• Experience building, implementing, and measuring the success of Finance business systems roadmaps
• Experience with finance transformation and process improvement using leading-edge technologies
• Experience implementing cloud-based solutions in a global environment
• Experience implementing systems in the Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Record to Report and FP&A areas
• Media and entertainment-specific process and technology experience is a plus
• You keep apprised of advancements in technology and innovations that are happening across digital, predictive analytics, data visualizations, and artificial intelligence to influence Finance direction

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $160,000 - $470,000.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here .

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here .

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

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$ Hourly

Start Date:



Only local Southern California applicants will be considered

Aquent is partnering with a leading organization in the energy sector, committed to powering communities and driving innovation in a rapidly evolving industry. This company is at the forefront of adopting advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency and deliver reliable services. They are seeking visionary talent to join their team and contribute to transformative projects that will shape the future of their enterprise.

We are seeking an experienced and highly technical SAP S/4HANA Finance Solutions Lead to drive the end-to-end design and delivery of our critical Finance transformation program. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the technical integrity and successful deployment of core SAP S/4HANA Finance and its integrated satellite applications.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, hybrid Agile environment and possess deep expertise across the entire SAP Finance landscape and modern cloud development, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

As the Solutions Lead for the Finance workstream, you will be the technical authority overseeing delivery from design through hypercare. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Solutions Architecture: Serve as the Solutions Lead for the end-to-end technical delivery of high-quality SAP-enabled solutions, including core SAP S/4HANA, MDG, BW4HANA, SAC, and integrated applications (e.g., Blackline, Open Text VIM, Taulia).
• Design & Governance: Lead detailed design activities, review and approve the System Integrator's (SI) technical documentation (FSD/TSD, BCD, PDD), and ensure all custom development (RICEFWs) meets our cloud-compliant S/4HANA architecture principles.
• Agile Delivery: Provide critical inputs to SI sprint planning in a Product Oriented Delivery (POD) based hybrid Agile methodology, ensuring features map correctly to user stories and epics.
• Collaboration: Act as a critical bridge between internal partners, business stakeholders, and the System Integrator, ensuring the build accurately reflects the detailed design.
• Configuration & Quality: Review and approve SI's build configurations, assist with necessary configurations, and ensure high-quality deliverables traceable to requirements.
• Deployment & Support: Support the planning and execution of all test cycles (SIT/UAT), participate in cutovers, manage go-live events, and provide technical triage during post-implementation hypercare.
• Risk Management: Proactively anticipate, raise, and mitigate technical risks and issues impacting project scope, schedule, and resources.
• Knowledge Transfer: Conduct thorough knowledge transfer sessions for IT Operations and Support teams to ensure sustained operational continuity.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Ten (10) or more years of experience delivering large-scale SAP Finance transformation programs in SAP S/4HANA. Recent experience with RISE in a private cloud environment utilizing SAP's Activate or a hybrid Agile methodology is highly desired.
• Expert-level skill set and end-to-end process experience in SAP FI/CO/TR/PS, including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable/Payable, Management Accounting, Close/Consolidations, Project Systems, and Cash Management.
• Cross-functional knowledge in SAP Sales & Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM) or Plant Maintenance (PM) is required.
• Proven experience in SAP BTP and/or Cloud ABAP programming in S/4, with previous required experience programming RICEFW objects in SAP ECC.

Application & Analytics Knowledge

• Implementation experience or functional knowledge of three or more Finance-related applications such as Blackline, OneSource Global Next, Open Text Vendor Invoice Management, Taulia, Power Plan, or Tagetik.
• Working knowledge of SAP BW4HANA, Datasphere, and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is a significant plus.
• Familiarity with project documentation tools like SAP Cloud ALM and business process management tools like SAP Signavio.

Soft Skills & Education

• Excellent problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and proven ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, presentation), capable of conveying complex technical concepts to non-technical business audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Finance/Accounting, or a related field. SAP S/4HANA certification is welcome.

Client Description

Do you want to be part of the clean energy revolution? Look no further! This client is CHANGING the entire energy industry, and quite possibly the planet, by creating cleaner air for everyone! (I know, impressive!) With a high importance placed on diversity, employees, their ideas, their connection and determination inspires everything they do, from reimagining the future of energy to a commitment to surrounding communities. This client has won several awards that include: Best Places to Work in 2022 by Glassdoor, Best Places to Work for DEI and LGBTQ Equality in 2021 and Top 10 Military Employer in 2020. WOW!

The company culture is both impressive and inclusive. We love to hear AND see that! The diverse experiences and creative process you will bring to the table will help sharpen your skills, improve your portfolio, and expand your resume. Adding this client experience to your resume? An added bonus! Come join a company that is the epitome of leadership. Apply today to see what exciting opportunities we have for you!

Working with AQUENT provides you access to some pretty awesome perks:

• Subsidized (up to 85%!) Health, Vision and Dental Benefits, and Access to Fidelity 401(k) with Matching!
• FSA Program
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Resume / Portfolio Review + Interview Prep. You'll be set-up for success!
• Free Continued Learning:
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NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Universal Products & Experiences Overview:
Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal's iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company's extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E's three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Products & Experiences is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce of the highest caliber. We are committed to fostering equitable and inclusive environments that honor the experiences, perspectives, and uniqueness of each colleague.
It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal's affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Description
Summary:
The Manager, Finance is an integral member of the NBCUniversal Consumer Products Financial Planning & Analysis team, responsible for providing operational and financial support to the Consumer Products Business Unit. The primary focus will be to consolidate financial planning and analysis of the Global Consumer Products business across Revenue and Direct Cost of Sales. The qualified candidate must be able to multi-task and balance priorities on competing initiatives.
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: $95,000 - $125,000 (bonus eligible)
Responsibilities include:
+ Subject Matter Expert for Global direct cost of sales spending and primarily partnering with the Global Franchise Strategy, Global Product Development and Global Franchise Creative teams. Evaluate ROI and identify opportunities to optimize spend
+ Prepare and lead all cost related aspects/meetings for annual budget, quarterly forecasts & close cycles, monthly pacing, long range planning with Global and Regional FP&A teams including actualization, project analysis and evaluation of investment
+ Prepare Global Cost decks and own variance analysis for Executive review
+ Approve Purchase Orders, create & maintain WBSE codes, actualize costs in the models, work with Controllership on accruals, closing and other ad hoc requests (e.g allocations etc.)
+ Create and maintain historical cost data files and dashboards that deliver real time visibility into cost performance and cost trending analysis that provides compelling insights to leadership
+ Lead on Agent Commission Forecasting and Actualization
+ Support Finance Director with Global Consumer Products P&L consolidations during financial cycles across Forecast, Budget, Long Range Plan, Quarter-end close and pacing
+ Assist on areas of the Revenue Forecast providing commentary and insights for the global CP Lifestyle business
+ Own and manage 'Other Revenue', specifically GSF providing variance analysis and working with Controllership to confirm accuracy
+ Contribute to continuous improvement, driving automation, process simplification and adoption of modern financial tools
+ Lead/assist with special projects and other duties as assigned/ Ad Hoc reporting and analysis
Qualifications/Requirements:
+ Bachelor's Degree in finance or related field
+ Minimum 5 years' experience in finance and/or accounting
+ Cost management experience required (2+ years)
+ Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and experience with SAP required
+ Power Query Experience essential
+ Ability to interact with all levels of management
+ General accounting knowledge required
Desired Qualifications:
+ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
+ Applicant must be a team player and be able to work with a variety of personalities
+ Strong leadership skills and ability to work across multiple divisions
+ Takes initiative and lead projects
+ Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in this fast- paced environment
+ Detail oriented
+ Proactive approach to problem solving including analytical and information system skills
+ Strong work ethic and follow through
+ Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments and work well under pressure
+ Must be accurate, highly organized with great attention to detail
Additional Requirements:
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.
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.
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