Manager, Production Finance, Animation Series

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

Production Finance Manager will partner with the Netflix Production Finance Animation Series team to manage our self-produced, partner-produced, and licensed Kids & Preschool and Family Spectacle slates. This role is based in Hollywood and is onsite Mon-Thurs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and influence internal cross-functional partners and external partner studios to deliver the highest quality original animated content.

• Strategic thought partner to key cross-functional leadership to help drive the direction of their business by providing forward-strategic thinking and impactful analytics.

• Lead and develop a team of associates.  

• Proactive and forward thinker with the ability to remain nimble and prioritize and deliver with a sense of urgency

• Research, develop, and test new technologies to influence the next generation of production finance tools, and incorporate them into the Production Finance workflow.

• Liaise with Labor Relations, Content Accounting, Internal Audit, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and IT to ensure Production Finance policies and procedures are current, and effectively implemented on our productions.

• Assist in preparing initial development and production budgets.  

• Provide feedback to external partner studios on budgets, workflows, and reporting.

• Process show funding and track talent payments in accordance with deals and schedules.

• Work with show accountants and partner studios to drive accurate, complete, and timely cost reporting - protecting and managing show assets and supporting production.  Ensure cost reports are submitted on time and are accurate.

• Keep abreast of current and changing industry trends, evolving technologies, and production incentives.

• Occasionally, travel to partner studios to review workflows and organizational abilities and create strong relationships that facilitate better reporting and metrics.

Qualifications

• Passionate about Animated content.

• Must have Animation production finance and/or production accounting experience. 

• Broad understanding of production incentives.

• Ability to lead and manage a team.

• Solutions-focused.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-motivated, disciplined, highly organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks.

• Must exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics.

• Understanding of union labor agreements and union requirements, particularly  IA839 (The Animation Guild), WGA, and SAG.

• Expert skill level in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. 

• Familiarity with GL Systems (such as Workday), PAS systems (such as Global Vista, PSL+), and IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) is a plus.

• A college degree with a focus in accounting or finance is a plus.

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 $180,000.00 - $300,000.00.

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 details about our Benefits here.

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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.