Production Finance Coordinator
Universal Pictures
Universal City, CAThis is a Full Time Job
The Production Finance Coordinator supports the EVP and Chief Financial Officer of Global Production Operation, Universal Film Entertainment Group, which includes Universal Pictures, Focus Features, 1440 Productions, and Universal Theatrical Productions. Production partners include Illumination, Working Title, Blumhouse, Amblin Partners among others.
The position deals with highly confidential financial and proprietary information. It interacts with Senior Leadership and all areas of film production including Development, Physical Production, Post-Production, Music, Visual Effects, Tax, Business Affairs, and Legal.
Essential Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support to the EVP/CFO Global Production Operations Manage a busy, continually changing schedule and high volume of calls while balancing multiple duties as Department Coordinator Liaison with Senior Leadership, Physical Production, Post-Production, VFX, Tax, Development, Business Affairs, Legal, Music, Stage Productions and other business units of the Company
Work directly with production partners such as Illumination, Working Title, Blumhouse, Amblin Partners, and others Compile, maintain, and distribute the Film Production Status Report Coordinate and maintain a smooth flow of information and documents
Perform multiple financial and accounting functions, including but not limited to: analysis of financial data, initiating foreign currency hedging, orchestrating production funding (domestic and foreign), and other accounting functions such as production payroll and disbursements
Handle purchasing for Production Finance, Production, Development, Legal, and Casting departments, as well as reconciliation of expenses. Coordinate internal events such as screenings and team-building activities. Coordinate and manage busy travel schedule and reconcile T&L expenses. Supervise and coordinate interns for department. Other duties as required
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
2 years working for a high senior level executive
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Bachelor's Degree required
Previous Production experience preferred
Desired Characteristics
:
Strong problem-solving skills
Trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality for highly sensitive materials
Multitasking constantly shifting priorities
Taking initiative, working well under pressure
Anticipating needs, follow up, and completion of tasks
Able to take direction, learn quickly, and feel comfortable working with a variety of departments and personality types
Motivated, extremely organized, detail oriented, with excellent communication skills Experience with coordinating travel
A strong interest in film production
Additional Requirements:
Required On-Site:
This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite
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/Benefits
$60,000.00 - 65,000.00 per year
Salary range: $60,000 - $65,000.