Senior Financial Analyst - TV Distribution

Job Description

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. ("MGM") is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to support our TV Distribution team. This individual will be working in a growing and fast-paced environment so the understanding of entertainment accounting, content distribution and international markets a plus.

Responsibilities
• Perform analysis and provide insights for a range of Financial Planning deliverables to Senior Management, including:
• Monthly Operating Reviews
• Quarterly forecasts
• Budget and Long Range Plan
• Develop a deep understanding of television output deals. Review, analyze and track these deals on a monthly basis
• Work cross-functionally with the Sales Distribution and Sales Operations teams to gather inputs and understand risks and opportunities to accurately forecast revenues
• Update and maintain TV series ultimates
• Reconcile financial results, identifying key drivers of performance and timing variances in the forecast
• Load actuals and projections in television database. Review accounting month end actuals to ensure accuracy
• Work cross functionally with the Film Acquisitions team in developing their 5 year plan and quarterly reforecasts while also providing deal and variance analysis support

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree with a major in Finance, Economics or other quantitative field
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a finance/accounting position
• Prior experience in TV and Film industry preferred
• Must possess advanced level MS Excel skills and be proficient with accounting/financial software; knowledge of SAP and Essbase preferred
• Excellent communicator in both oral and written settings
• High energy level; strong work ethic

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rne32o-18-191-189-85-42 in your application.