Senior TV Finance & Investment Analyst

• Business Segment:
  Universal Television Entertainment

ABOUT US / VALUES / OVERVIEW

Universal International Studios (UIS), a division of Universal Studio Group, partners with visionary storytellers across the globe to deliver bold, distinctive shows with universal resonance. Headquartered in London and led by President Beatrice Springborn, UIS encompasses world-renowned production companies including Carnival Films (“The Day of the Jackal,” “All Her Fault”), Matchbox Pictures (“Dog Park,” “Bad Behaviour”), Working Title Television (“Too Much,” “We Are Lady Parts”), and Heyday Television (“The Capture,” “Apples Never Fall”).

UIS also invests in leading creative talent through its backing of Tony Ayres Productions (“Clickbait,” “The Survivors”) and its minority stake and first-look distribution deal with Canada’s Lark Productions (“Allegiance,” “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent”). UIS also houses an internal scripted unit that develops and produces original programming.

Additionally, UIS is a proven leader in forging third-party partnerships, with a track record of co-producing, deficit-financing, and collaborating with world-class creatives to bring ambitious shows to life. This approach has delivered standout projects including “One Day” with Drama Republic, “The Undeclared War” with Playground Entertainment, and forthcoming “The Dream Lands” with Sister Pictures.

At Universal International Studios, we are focused on our commitment to a more ambitious and inclusive future. Our company values play a huge part in this commitment and the culture of our company.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, and we’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
Accessibility Statement | NBCUnicareers

This rolesitswithin theFP&A and Commercial Finance team.

The role will support green lighting decisions and maintainultimatesacross both Scripted and non-Scripted. The role will provide business partneringsupport to our commercial and BALA stakeholders on key decisions covering talent investment and corporate business developmentactivity, andbe proactive in providing analysis to support strategic decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Investment analysis in TV shows, including providing recommendations, identifying the key drivers of the investment model and proactively work with stakeholders to drive decision making ahead of Green lighting a new TV show.

•Title management.Liaise with teams across UIS (BALA, Production, Prod Finance, Controllership) to manage titles throughout theirlife-cycle,from GL prepthrough to close-downandmoving to library.

• Work closely with the Controllership team in support of the quarterly close process in relation to title bookings.

•Investment in new talent deals:provide analysis on proposed new talent deals. Complex analysis must be distilled and presented succinctly highlighting the key issues, sensitivities, and recommendations to enable the business to make effective decisions. Continued appraisal of current talent investments with a proactive culture of feedback and learning to improve future decision making.

•Support on strategic reviews of operating assets(e.g. production companies)

•Support key strategic projectssuch as Op Reviews, M&A,platform analysis and deal structures (e.g.our relationships with third party producers)

•External market analysis:provide analysis on key TV markets, including communicating key market dynamics, competitor analysis and identifying opportunities for exploitation.

•Evaluate actual performance and provide insightful supportto business and commercial teams acting as a key finance business partner

• Ad-hoc projects andtasks as required.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience in Commercial Finance and FP&A, preferably within the Media industry.

Experience in a Strategic Finance role is preferable.

• Strong analytical mindset and ability to communicate complex financial and strategic issues to non-finance people.

Ab…