Production Finance Manager

Warner Bros. Discovery

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$83,300–$154,700 / yr
Posted
46 days ago

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $183k
This role $119k
$67k most similar roles pay here $239k

This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $143,549–$221,875 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $119k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

Employer

About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery is a global media and entertainment company operating a broad portfolio of iconic content and brands including Warner Bros. film studio, HBO, CNN, Discovery Channel, and Max streaming service. Industry: Media & Entertainment

Warner Bros. Discovery currently has 62 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $131,600–$244,400 across 43 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Production Finance Manager

The Production Finance Manager role at Warner Bros. involves providing managerial support for motion picture productions across various stages from development to post-production. This senior position requires close collaboration with production accounting teams, corporate finance departments, and digital systems to ensure financial accuracy and compliance with studio policies. Daily responsibilities include overseeing bank account management, cost reporting, SAP invoice processing, and payroll oversight in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should have advanced Excel skills, experience in large-scale production environments, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong communication with both creative and finance teams. Key technologies and tools include SAP, Cashet, Smart Accounting, and SharePoint, requiring proficiency in financial systems and digital workflow management.

What you'll do

  • Ensure compliance with studio financial policies and audit requirements for productions.
  • Oversee production bank account setup, maintenance, reconciliation, and closure in the US.
  • Review weekly, monthly, and quarterly cost reports for accuracy and completeness.
  • Manage SAP invoice processing, coding accuracy, approvals, and timely payments.
  • Coordinate pre-wrap and wrap meetings to ensure final financial reports are accurate.
  • Perform quality control checks on production systems access controls and workflows.
  • Oversee payroll processing for development projects and review payroll coding accuracy.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in production finance or accounting
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Experience managing multiple productions and deadlines simultaneously
  • Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across creative and financial teams
  • Experience working in a studio or large-scale production environment

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