Full-Time

Finance Manager

Posted on 7/29/2026

DreamWorks Animation

DreamWorks Animation

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces animated films and TV series

Compensation Overview

$90k - $120k/yr

+ Bonus

North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Hybrid

Four days in-office per week at Universal City, California.

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Forecasting
SAP Products
Financial analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 4+ years of Finance experience
  • High proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
  • Proficiency with SAP (preferred but not required)
Responsibilities
  • Consolidate and analyze Overhead/SG&A costs
  • Present cost results and future forecasts to CFO’s
  • Manage Overhead for major forecast cycles (Estimates, Long Range Plan, Budget, etc.) along with supplemental reporting to Corporate
  • Collaborate with Finance teams from across Universal Entertainment business units to ensure coordinated processes and timely reporting
  • Leverage existing financial system to build robust analytical tools to support pacing and estimate processes
  • Create new cost reporting dashboards and executive reports
  • Work closely with CFOs on special projects and cost initiatives
  • Serve as primary Finance partner for business units providing overhead support to ~20 Executive department leaders spanning all functions (Programming, Production, Business Affairs, Legal, Research, Finance, Legal, HR, etc.)
  • Conduct quarterly analysis of Headcount and update Headcount data in SAC
  • Own/Lead ad-hoc projects, analyses, and presentations, including SAC Workforce Planning and Global Overhead model project
  • Own/Lead Project Keystone Code Block updates and transition
Desired Qualifications
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
  • Inquisitive and able to think through interdependencies of processes
  • Proactive approach to problem solving
  • Solid work ethic and follow through
  • Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
  • Leadership skills to guide, influence, and coordinate multiple business units by building strong working partnerships
  • Ability to operate and communicate effectively across diverse cultural and business environments; strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
  • Ability to effectively handle sensitive and confidential matters
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver presentations
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel including formulas, pivot tables, advanced spreadsheets
  • Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends as necessary

DreamWorks Animation produces animated films and television shows for family and children audiences, creating stories and characters that appeal to multiple generations. Its products are brought to life through a full animation pipeline, including in-house technology like the Moonray rendering platform, and a studio ecosystem that supports development from concept to release. Work combines artistry and engineering to deliver feature films, TV series, and related experiences, with revenue coming from box office, licensing, merchandise, and partnerships with streaming services. The company differentiates itself with its proprietary animation technology, a large creative talent pool at its Glendale campus, and a track record of popular franchises such as How to Train Your Dragon, along with award-winning storytelling. Its goal is to produce high-quality, engaging animated content and advance animation technology while expanding its franchises across theaters, TV, and digital platforms.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

Glendale, California

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • Kung Fu Panda 4 partnerships expand merchandise, food, and lifestyle licensing.[2]
  • WWF collaboration strengthens franchise affinity through conservation-focused cause marketing.[2]
  • Mixed in-house and partner-studio production can lower costs while preserving quality.[6]

What critics are saying

  • Comcast ownership exposes DreamWorks to NBCUniversal's broader strategic priorities.[1]
  • Franchise concentration makes box office softness directly hit licensing and merchandising.[5][7]
  • Reliance on Glendale concentrates operational risk in a single production hub.[2][5]

What makes DreamWorks Animation unique

  • Glendale campus co-locates artists, technologists, and engineers for faster iteration.[2]
  • Premo and MoonRay give DreamWorks proprietary, award-recognized animation capabilities.[2]
  • Cross-platform production spans feature films, television, and digital storytelling.[2][7]

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-12%

1 year growth

-12%

2 year growth

-12%
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