Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated FP&A Analyst who can work independently to join our Finance team and support financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making. This role provides critical financial insights, forecasting, and reporting to drive business performance and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about the entertainment industry.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in the development of annual budgets, long-range financial plans, and quarterly forecasts for streaming, theatrical releases, and content production.
• Analyze revenue trends, content performance, and subscriber metrics to provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Build and maintain financial models for content investments, licensing agreements, and theatrical releases.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for streaming and theatrical businesses, identifying variances and opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Content, Marketing, Distribution, and Production, to align financial planning with business strategies.
• Prepare financial presentations and reports for senior executives, highlighting key business drivers and financial performance.
• Conduct ROI and profitability analysis for content acquisition, original productions, and distribution deals.
• Support month-end close activities, ensuring accurate revenue and expense recognition.
• Assist in ad-hoc analysis and strategic projects to support evolving business needs in the entertainment landscape.
• Help analyze variances to actuals and prepare explanations.
11. Help set up BVA and Budget meetings, monitor action items and prepare materials.

Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or CPA is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in FP&A, financial modeling, or business analysis within the media, entertainment, or streaming industry.
• Experience in budget and forecasting processes supporting both LRP and MRP is required .
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and Excel; experience with financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan) is preferred.
• Understanding of industry-specific financial metrics (e.g., ARPU, CAC, LTV, box office trends, licensing revenue).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into meaningful insights.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Passion for streaming, theatrical, and content-driven businesses.
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• Advanced Excel modeling skills
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and or IFRS
• Previous experience with a US based company strongly preferred
• The role is required to work hours within Eastern Time Zone and sometimes later depending on deliverables

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