Manager, Finance & Strategy - Roald Dahl Story Company

Netflix; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment service is seeking a Manager to support the Roald Dahl Story Company in London. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of analytical experience, excel in problem-solving, and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include developing growth strategies and conducting market analysis. This role is integral to the leadership team and focuses on innovation in publishing and e-commerce.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a highly analytical environment.
• Proactive self-starter who can work independently.
• Excellent in crafting and presenting complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Develop growth strategies for the RDSC business.
• Conduct market research and track industry trends.
• Create and present deliverables to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Market research

Financial modeling

Communication

Job description

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Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Consumer Products & Experiences Finance & Strategy team is looking for a talented Manager to support the Roald Dahl Story Company (RDSC), a division of Netflix Global Consumer Products. We're looking for a Manager who can help the RDSC team grow and innovate in its publishing, theater and e-commerce businesses. This role will be a critical and integrated partner to the RDSC leadership team.

In this role, you will need to be a big picture thinker, self-starter, and analytical thought partner with an eye for detail. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, embrace ambiguity and change. You must be a solutions oriented problem solver and be able to communicate complex ideas using both qualitative and quantitative means to a broad spectrum of stakeholders. The position is based in RDSC's office in London and will report to the Director of Consumer Products & Experiences (based in Los Angeles).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop growth strategies to help scale the RDSC business
• Lead long range planning with an eye towards execution

• Conduct market research, track and compile industry trends and competitive analyses to inform consumer-centric strategies
• Perform analyses to support broader IP and brand development in partnership with the RDSC Leadership team
• Conduct market research, track and compile industry trends and competitive analyses to inform consumer-centric strategies
• Create deliverables and present to a broad range of creative to technical business partners, as well as external partners

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of experience in a highly analytical environment, e.g. strategy in an e-commerce/retail/publishing/consumer products/experiences company, top management consulting firm, investment bank. We are looking for candidates that have worked in a highly-demanding environment in which complex modeling and analysis is performed.
• Experience in consumer products, publishing, retail, e-commerce, experiences, direct to consumer strategy is a plus.
• Proactive self-starter who can work independently with a high level of autonomy
• High aptitude and enthusiasm for problem solving, research, and financial modeling used in support of analyses and prescribed recommendations.
• Excellent in crafting, presenting and socializing complex ideas, recommendations and insights.
• Clear and adaptable communication approach necessary to partner with broad stakeholder groups.
• Detail oriented with a keen eye for process and business improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural understanding and intelligence.
• Genuine passion and excitement for Netflix's unique culture.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.