Finance & Admin Executive - Theatrical Distribution - 6 month FTC

Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the entertainment sector seeks a Finance professional for a fixed-term role in Madrid. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Finance Manager and manage various financial planning, budgeting, and accounting operations. This position requires expertise in the entertainment industry, alongside strong analytical and communication skills, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and processes.

Formación

• Advanced knowledge of financial planning and analysis required.
• Strong understanding of entertainment industry accounting essential.
• Proficiency in EPM tools and financial software desired.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and manage budgets and forecasts for Overhead and Titles.
• Oversee Local Product Accounting operations and compile financial data.
• Manage vendor relationships and accounts payable processes.

Conocimientos

Financial planning and analysis

Entertainment industry accounting

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Herramientas

EPM tools

Financial software

Descripción del empleo

Please note that this role is based in Spain. In order to enable us to meet statutory and regulatory obligations of the Spanish immigration system you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in Spain for the duration of the employment.

This position reports directly to the Finance Manager in our office in Madrid and plays a crucial role in maintaining financial excellence and operations across Sony Pictures Releasing Distribution.

This role is a fixed-term position ending December 2025, with the potential to be extended.

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Partner with Finance Manager (FM) in developing and managing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for Overhead and Titles
• Utilize EPM tools to maintain financial accuracy and efficiency
• Prepare and analyse slate projections based on product assumptions
• Validate release dates and conduct Film rights reviews
• Ensure Interplan figures accuracy and compliance

Local Production Finance Management

• Oversee Local Product Accounting operations
• Compile and analyse financial data to the FM for statement preparation
• Manage invoice processing and payment tracking for Local Producers
• Maintain a comprehensive Local productions Database
• Monitor and calculate Tax incentives
• Stay up to date with regulatory changes in project finance, and research for funding opportunities.

Subsidy Management

• Coordinate Catalan dubbing subsidies documentation
• Liaise with Accounts Payable and business units
• Ensure accurate subsidy justification and fund allocation

Asset Management & Compliance

• Request asset shells creation.
• Generate and analyse reports for depreciation forecasts
• Conduct annual fixed asset reviews
• Collaborate with Global Finance Operations (GFO) Tax team to support regulatory compliance and audit requirements

General Accounting Operations

• Partner with RTR and Cap Gemini teams Provide strategic guidance on general accounting bookings.
• Process and verify monthly bookings, including:
  • Warehouse summaries by GL account and Title
  • Transportation and logistics expense
  • Screening room allocations and third-party billing

• Provide annual bookings
• Prepayment preparation
• Rent and lease allocations

Accounts Payable Management

• Oversee purchase order creation for finance and overhead expenses
• Review and approve non-PO general expenses
• Manage vendor relationships and documentation in Graphite
• Create POs for finance and overhead expenses.
• Supervise AP books accurate and timely invoices and documents.
• Review weekly AP payment proposals.
• Monitor accounts payable metrics and open item
• Oversee corporate credit card reconciliation

Required Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of financial planning and analysis
• Strong understanding and passion for entertainment industry accounting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Desired proficiency in EPM tools and financial software
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Timely and Effective communication and collaboration skills

If you require any reasonable adjustments with any part of the recruitment process, including the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please put Reasonable Adjustment Request in the subject line of the email.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to any characteristic which is protected by applicable law, for example including their race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable).

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