Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description

Summary of Position

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team. In this role, you will provide financial information to assist business leaders in achieving desired business results. Responsible for compiling and presenting information in a clear concise format, monitoring operational and financial performance and recognizing opportunities for creating efficiency and improved profitability. Successful candidates will have exceptional accounting/finance skills, knowledge of the entertainment industry and solid business judgment

Responsibilities
• Prepare quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and long-range planning for assigned business units

• Perform monthly & quarterly variance and trend analysis

• Responsible for special projects and ad hoc analysis as requested

• Create and maintain detailed financial models in Excel

• Develop and maintain key performance, financial and operational metrics

• Analyze data trends and make recommendations to increase revenue, decrease costs and increase efficiencies

Experience & Skills
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• 3+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience

• Knowledge of GAAP

• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement even in ambiguous situations

• Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including financial modeling

• Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills

• Proficient knowledge in all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Project software applications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Haves
• Knowledge of the entertainment industry preferred

• Experience with SAP and BPC a plus

About the Company

Business Unit Overview

Starz

With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, Starz has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including Starz original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, Starz is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underserved audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position Starz at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.

Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, Starz has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The Starzplay International premium subscription service offers a ''best of global SVOD'' content portfolio in more than 50 countries throughout Europe, Latin America, Canada, Japan and India through a bespoke and expanding network of distribution partners. The Starzplay Arabia joint venture is one of the leading SVOD operators in the fast-growing Middle East and North Africa region. The proprietary and highly-rated Starz app, a proven hit with US audiences, continues to roll out internationally.
Our Benefits
• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase

• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day

• 401(k) company matching

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Compensation

$73,100 - $92,500

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Denver

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