Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Pictures Entertainment is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the U.S. Scripted FP&A team in Culver City, delivering end-to-end planning and strategic analysis for multiple scripted series.

You will forecast, model, and present financials to business affairs and creative teams, supporting SOX controls and IFRS reporting. The role requires 1–2 years FP&A or analytics experience, Excel and financial modeling skills, and a passion for entertainment.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in finance, accounting or analytical field required.
• Self-motivated and highly curious.
• Strong passion for the entertainment industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• 1–2 years FP&A or business analytics experience; entertainment/finance/consulting/public accounting preferred.
• Strong quantitative skills and Excel/financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end financial planning for multiple scripted series (P&L and cash).
• Identify financial risks and opportunities for forecasting and strategy.
• Support analysis for Business Affairs and Creative teams with deal modeling.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Creative teams to drive value.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc financial presentations for management.
• Build and maintain series Ultimate models per IFRS and SOX controls.

Skills

FP&A analytics

Written & verbal communication

Analytical mindset

Adapt to AI/tech

Self-motivated

Education

BS/BA in finance or accounting

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling

Job description

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is one of the television industry’s leading content providers, producing, distributing, and carrying programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. The U.S. Scripted TV Production Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team sits at the nexus of financial and commercial information for SPT. The FP&A team builds financial forecasts, maintains TV Ultimates for SPT’s U.S. Scripted productions, and supports Business Affairs and senior management in deal negotiations and commercial analysis. In pursuit of these goals, the FP&A team liaises with other finance groups within the organization, such as Distribution, Accounting, Compliance, Billings, Corporate Reporting, Residuals, and Participations, as well as non-finance groups like Creative, Production, Content Strategy, and Business Affairs. This team is looking for a Financial Analyst who is committed to delivering value through commercially focused analysis and approaches problems with an intellectually curious mindset.

Responsibilities

• Owns end-to-end financial planning process for multiple scripted series (P&L and Cash). This includes mid-range plan, quarterly forecast, and budget processes
• Identify financial risks and opportunities to inform forecast and strategic decision-making
• Support analysis for Business Affairs and Creative teams with modeling for deal negotiations and other commercial decisions
• Collaborate with multiple teams across Finance/Accounting, Operations, and Creative to continually drive value for SPT
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc financial presentations for operations and finance management
• Build and maintain series Ultimate models for purposes of financial reporting and planning in accordance with IFRS and maintain appropriate controls within the planning and ultimate process as required by Sarbanes Oxley

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree with finance/accounting/analytical focus required
• Self-motivated and highly curious
• Strong passion for the entertainment industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• 1-2 years of FP&A or business analytics experience; entertainment, finance, consulting, or public accounting preferred
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, required
• Eager to adapt to and leverage new technology including AI

Salary

The anticipated base salary for this position is $66,400-$83,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

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