Production Finance Manager

Warner Bros. Discovery

Remote

Quick summary

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

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $186k
This role $119k
$67k most similar roles pay here $239k

This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $119k versus about $186k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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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 61 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $132,650–$246,350 across 44 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 skills in Excel and financial reporting, experience in process improvement initiatives, and the ability to manage multiple productions simultaneously. Key technologies and tools include SAP, Cashet, Smart Accounting, and SharePoint. This role demands strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as excellent communication abilities to work effectively with both creative and finance teams within a large-scale production environment.

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 and review coding, approvals, and posting reports for development projects.

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
  • Ability to manage multiple productions and meet tight deadlines simultaneously
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced Excel and financial reporting proficiency
  • Experience working in a studio or large-scale production environment
  • Key competencies in financial accuracy, risk identification, and system discipline

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