Sr. Financial Analyst, Budgeting and Estimating

Company Description

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Job Description

The Senior Financial Analyst, Budgeting and Estimating is a key operational member of the Film Budgeting team, responsible for building detailed budgets, preparing, evaluating, and presenting cost scenarios, and coordinating essential components of the film incentive process. This role supports productions and internal stakeholders by ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of budgeting materials. Success requires strong proficiency in budgeting tools, solid analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, confidential production environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare film budgets, location scenarios, and cost analysis for projects in development, both independently and in collaboration with Production Executives, line producers, and budgeters
• Collaborate with freelance Producers, Financial Controllers, Accounting and Production teams to resolve all incentive and budgeting inquiries including qualified spend assessments, tax obligation analysis, and payroll fringe review
• Manage all domestic and foreign film incentives for each production including application, tax registration, training, publicity, end credit, and audit requirements
• 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
• Monitor collective bargaining agreements and ensure budgets are updated with current contract requirements
• Generate and distribute incentive comparisons, budget variances, and other ad hoc analysis to Physical Production and Production Finance Executives

Qualifications

• Experience in film budgeting and estimating
• 4+ years experience in Production Finance at a major studio and/or in freelance accounting for film industry
• 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 off