Financial Reporting and Sales Analyst

Job Description

Job Description
• Market and sales analysis (Australia and New Zealand) for internal parties including Managing Director, Sales team, Finance team, and Marketing team
• Liaise with the Sales and FP&A team regarding revisions of box office estimates, pre- and weekend opening reports and release dates
• Responsible for meeting studio & industry reporting requirements and deadlines (e.g MPDAA)
• Prepare territory and title level forecasts for both UPI and Warner Bros. (Australia & New Zealand) / reporting requirements
• Assessing accuracy of local territory estimates via over/under spends analysis and comparative information.
• Ensure studio reporting systems (e.g Magic & Dash) correctly reflect latest financials & release dates
• Ensure Sales systems (e.g. Unify) are correctly capturing and transmitting all booking and box office information (including the transmission to/from third-party & internal programs)
• Maintain competitive release schedule and film fact information
• Prepare pre-release estimates and post release profit and loss reports in consultation with Home Entertainment and Television divisions
• Supporting the H/O and regional FP&A teams with integration of eOne and any other adhoc requests
• Responsible for monthly financial reporting to external and internal parties such as Head Office, EOne, Warner Bros.
• Assisting the Finance team with month, quarter and year end responsibilities
• Facilitate external audit reporting requirements and enquiries regarding box office and revenue
• Responsible for set up of WBS's for all UPI titles, including eOne and and Warner Bros titles
• Ensuring ongoing self development
• Taking all other tasks as allocated by the Group Financial Controller, Finance & Sales Directors
Qualifications
ABOUT YOU
• Strong understanding of financial and business analysis skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly proficient in Excel
• Experience working in cross functional teams and supporting the business with appropriate analytical information
• Ability to work in a fast dynamic environment whist managing competing priorities and ensuring completeness / accuracy of all estimates
• Media experience an advantage
• Must be enthusiastic and have a passion for movies
QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS
• You must have the right to work in Australia i.e have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency
• Relevant undergraduate degree (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience with supporting the business with appropriate data and analysis

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-23o4m2-18-222-178-70-42 in your application.