Senior Analyst - Motion Picture Business Development

Job Description

The Senior Analyst of Business Development will have the opportunity to apply business and financial expertise to the film production and distribution business and contribute to SPE's strategic direction. The position will report to the SVP of Motion Picture Business Development.

Key Responsibilities
• Perform complex financial modeling and analysis for potential greenlight decisions across all of SPE's film labels, including Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, Sony Pictures Animation, TriStar Productions, Sony Pictures Classics and Sony Pictures International Productions
• Contribute to strategic planning process by identifying market trends, competitive landscape, growth opportunities and cost efficiencies
• Interact regularly with SPE's various lines of business including Theatrical Marketing and Distribution, Home Entertainment, Television, Legal and Corporate
• Prepare cash flow valuation models to analyze new business opportunities, film libraries and talent participations
• Create and maintain film ultimate models from early development stage through theatrical release
• Performing industry due diligence including market research of industry metrics, trends and competitive analysis
• Formulate and prepare presentations to share findings and recommendations for divisional and senior management critical to the decision-making process
• Conduct ad hoc analyses at the request of senior executives and divisional CFO

Desired Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
• Minimum 2-4 years experience in a leading investment bank, management consulting firm, or media/entertainment company preferred
• Excellent financial modeling and presentation skills are essential
• Well-honed proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word programs also essential
• Must have strong quantitative analytical skills and be able to think strategically
• Demonstrated ability with time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities
• Proven self-starter and independent problem-solving ability with sense to understand implications of work and raise relevant questions to management
• Detail oriented, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to interface and demonstrate sensitivity effectively at all levels of an organization
• High level of focus on work quality and attention to detail
• Passion for media and entertainment, knowledge of the film production business a plus

* Sony Pictures - CA - Culver City Area & Studios

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6ev0r-3-17-5-68-42 in your application.