Senior Financial Analyst

Equiliem; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem in New York, NY seeks a Senior Financial Analyst for Broadcast Operations to support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business management for multiple broadcast programs. This onsite role requires strong modeling and collaboration with production leaders.

You will partner with executive producers and production teams, build financial models, analyze large datasets, and deliver actionable insights to drive decision-making.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of financial analysis experience.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to work with large datasets.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion, SmartView, EDMCS or similar platforms.
• Power BI experience preferred.
• Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain recurring financial reporting cycles across multiple broadcast programs.
• Partner with finance and business leaders to evaluate and manage budgets.
• Support the preparation, review, and consolidation of annual operating budgets and long-range financial plans.
• Develop monthly forecasts and monitor financial performance against budget.
• Analyze actual costs and prepare variance analysis and budget-to-actual commentary for leadership.
• Track costs and budget performance at the story, segment, show, and portfolio levels.
• Identify budget overruns and communicate financial risks to appropriate stakeholders.
• Support segment-level budgeting and financial planning.
• Identify and correct miscoded expenses and maintain data integrity.
• Build and maintain financial models, reports, and presentations.
• Analyze large datasets and translate financial results into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Support the development and implementation of new financial reporting processes and systems.
• Assist with financial system transformation and reporting improvements.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support as needed.
• Partner with executive producers and other stakeholders to help translate financial information into actionable business strategies.
• Use appropriate technology and AI tools to improve analysis, reporting, and workflow efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial Modeling

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Oracle Fusion

SmartView

EDMCS

Power BI

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst, Broadcast Operations

New York, NY

Schedule/Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Pay: $46.00 - $50.00 per hour

Job Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst supports financial reporting, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business management for broadcast operations. This role partners with business and production leaders to develop financial strategies, analyze business results, and provide clear financial insights to support decision-making. The position requires strong financial modeling and reporting skills, the ability to work with large datasets, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, creative production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Own and maintain recurring financial reporting cycles across multiple broadcast programs.
• Partner with finance and business leaders to evaluate and manage budgets.
• Support the preparation, review, and consolidation of annual operating budgets and long-range financial plans.
• Develop monthly forecasts and monitor financial performance against budget.
• Analyze actual costs and prepare variance analysis and budget-to-actual commentary for leadership.
• Track costs and budget performance at the story, segment, show, and portfolio levels.
• Identify budget overruns and communicate financial risks to appropriate stakeholders.
• Support segment-level budgeting and financial planning.
• Identify and correct miscoded expenses and maintain data integrity.
• Build and maintain financial models, reports, and presentations.
• Analyze large datasets and translate financial results into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Support the development and implementation of new financial reporting processes and systems.
• Assist with financial system transformation and reporting improvements.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support as needed.
• Partner with executive producers and other stakeholders to help translate financial information into actionable business strategies.
• Use appropriate technology and AI tools to improve analysis, reporting, and workflow efficiency.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 4-5 years of related financial analysis experience.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate meaningful business insights.
• Experience preparing financial reports, variance analysis, and budget-to-actual analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with finance, business, and creative stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems such as Oracle Fusion, SmartView, EDMCS, or similar platforms preferred.
• Power BI experience preferred.
• Familiarity with AI tools used for financial analysis and reporting preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field preferred.

Work Experience

• 4-5 years of financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, or related experience required.
• Media, entertainment, broadcast, or production industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting creative or production-focused organizations preferred.
• Experience working directly with senior business or executive stakeholders preferred.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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