Job Description
Sr Finance Analyst
Job Title: Sr. Finance Analyst
Role
The Sr. Finance Analyst will report directly to the Finance Director based in Mexico. The candidate must be hands-on in the following areas: planning, budgeting, forecasting and actuals reporting of the individual productions and overall business for P&L and Balance Sheet. The position will work with people at all levels of the organization and will be a key financial partner to the Head of Finance, Production, Operations, Development, GFO and Capgemini group (OTC, PTP and RTR) in Mexico and Miami.
Core Responsibilities
Production Reporting: Help develop the Entertainment production budgets and validate Fiction production budgets. Supervise and approve new vendor, payment and other activities related to Account Payables, Account Receivables and Banks disbursement with GFO and Capgemini group (OTC, PTP and RTR). 35%
Month End Close Reporting: Support all month end activity for the overall business, both P&L and Balance Sheet. Review and supplement variance analysis explanation to identify key financial, operating and cashflow activity. Ongoing close communication and coordination with GFO group (OTC, PTP and RTR). 5%
Business Reporting: Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts to local management and the Miami office, including consolidated reports, Mid-Range plan and additional supplemental reports. Support business with financial modeling, statistical information and general financial analysis. 10%
Pacing Reporting: Oversee the consolidation and validate all data from the individual productions for the preparation of the Production weekly reporting in addition to overseeing the reporting for the overall business including Production, Development, Operations and Business Affairs. 20%
Territory Reporting: Review and validate local reporting to the GFO for the issuance of financial statement and supporting documentation to government agencies and external auditors. 5%
Other: Assist develop the internal review of functions and activities to ensure that finance and operation controls and policies are compliant. Support planning and track production performance metrics that support the division's strategic direction. Review operational contracts for finance specific clauses and actions required by finance. 25%
Type of experience/ Knowledge /Skills
• 3-5 years of previous Accounting or Financial Analysis experience including monthly close and financial statement preparation and analysis
• Advance computer knowledge including Excel and SAP
• Entertainment industry experience
• Bilingual; Fluent English a plus
• Strong Accounting Skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a cross functional team environment
• Ability to identify issues and appropriate resolutions
• Strong level of communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, flexible and able to handle multiple tasks
MEX - Mexico City
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2qp46-3-87-209-162-42 in your application.