Sr. Financial Analyst, Worldwide TV Distribution Finance

Job Description

Sr. Financial Analyst, Worldwide TV Distribution Finance

The Senior Financial Analyst, Distribution FP&A is a key member of the Worldwide Distribution FP&A team, primarily involved in consolidation and analysis of quarterly forecasts, annual budget, multi-year strategic plans, and ultimates. This role will support the TV product line and drive value by creating and evolving planning models, data analyses, and global reporting.

Responsibilities:
• Support in consolidation and analysis of the financial budgets, quarterly forecasts, and multi-year plan
• Responsible for product assumption tracking, calculating, and publishing to the distribution organization
• Aid in development of global reporting, including dashboards to provide value-add insights
• Ensure accurate and timely studio forecast submission for all TV product
• Discern performance drivers in a complex industry using data and commercial insight from regions
• Review actual results and concisely explain variances against budgets and forecast, market and deal, and key product categories
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly CFO presentations and ad hoc analyses
• Collaborate with global FP&A, IT, and Commercial teams to optimize processes
• Analyze TV Ultimates on a quarterly basis developing key metrics to ensure best possible accuracy
• Ensure FP&A system is accurately updated. Maintain hierarchies and develop new reports as needed

Skills:
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate analyses into decisions and actions
• Solid communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills, familiarity with other Office 365 applications (SAP, Power BI, Tableau a plus)
• Excellent time management, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with financial statements and large data sets
• Self-motivated with high standards and attention to detail, along with an excellent work ethic
• Independent worker and able to manage multiple deliverables
• Continually searches for opportunities to improve internal processes
• Solid business acumen and problem-solving skills

Qualifications:
• 2+ years' experience
• Related industries are a plus
• BA/BS degree (Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or other analytical disciplines preferred)

* Sony Pictures - CA - Culver City Area & Studios

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbjy1o-3-133-147-87-42 in your application.