Senior Financial Analyst

VIZ Media; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Flex

Job summary

VIZ Media in San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to bolster our Accounting & Finance function. You will ensure accurate reporting, support data-driven decisions, and build models for forecasts and plans.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in finance, strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate insights to leadership. This role is hybrid, requiring in-office presence in downtown San Francisco one day per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of finance experience or related forecast/planning experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with publishing and animation teams to analyze sales and P&L performance versus various financial benchmarks.
• Collaborate with accounting team to support month-end and quarter-end close.
• Provide monthly and quarterly financial reporting, analysis, and key metrics that enable business decision-making.
• Work with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Create financial models and perform profitability analyses to support strategic planning and evaluate new business opportunities.
• Monitor and track key financial metrics, and effectively communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Identify areas for process improvement and support the implementation of best practices in FP&A processes to increase efficiency and improve business outcomes.
• Provide financial insight, and prepare dashboards and presentations for leadership team.
• Stay up to date on industry and market trends to inform financial planning and analysis.
• Perform ad hoc requests and drive cross-functional analytic projects for senior management

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting / Economics

Tools

Netsuite

Oracle

SAP

Essbase

Job description

About Our Company

VIZ Media has been bringing the finest in manga, anime, and global entertainment to English-speaking fans across the world for nearly 40 years. From classic series like Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, and Naruto to current hits like My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, and Chainsaw Man, we continue to offer the best in action, romance, fantasy, and adventure stories for fans of all ages.

Our critically acclaimed manga, graphic novels, and books have won Eisner, YALSA, and Hugo awards and are available in both print and digital editions, and our premier catalog of anime titles can be seen on TV and via streaming and digital download, as well as in collectible Blu-ray and DVD sets at major retailers.

Learn more about VIZ Media, anime, and manga at www.viz.com.

Job Summary

VIZ Media, the world leader in English-language versions of manga and anime (Japanese comics and animation), is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Accounting & Finance team. The Senior Financial Analyst will ensure accurate and timely reporting, support data-driven decision- making, and develop/maintain models to support financial plans and forecasts.

What you’ll do:

1. Partner with publishing and animation teams to analyze sales and P&L performance versus various financial benchmarks
2. Collaborate with accounting team to support month-end and quarter-end close
3. Provide monthly and quarterly financial reporting, analysis, and key metrics that enable business decision-making
4. Work with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
5. Create financial models and perform profitability analyses to support strategic planning and evaluate new business opportunities
6. Monitor and track key financial metrics, and effectively communicate insights to stakeholders
7. Identify areas for process improvement and support the implementation of best practices in FP&A processes to increase efficiency and improve business outcomes
8. Provide financial insight, and prepare dashboards and presentations for leadership team
9. Stay up to date on industry and market trends to inform financial planning and analysis
10. Perform ad hoc requests and drive cross-functional analytic projects for senior management

The ideal candidate has:

• 2+ years of finance experience or related forecast/planning experience
• Strong business acumen with high intellectual curiosity
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Team player mindset with ability to work cross functionally to solve complex issues
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel to analyze complex business scenarios by building financial models
• Experience working with large datasets
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness
• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field, or equivalent experience, with a record that demonstrates suitable preparation for this position

Additional preferred skills/knowledge:

• Experience in media/entertainment/publishing industry
• Interest in anime and/or manga
• Experience with top ERP systems (e.g. Netsuite, Oracle, SAP) and data analytics software (e.g. Essbase)

Work Environment & Schedule

Location: The Senior Financial Analyst position is open to candidates local to the San Francisco Bay Area. VIZ Media operates on a hybrid schedule with 1 day of work onsite at our downtown San Francisco office expected weekly.

Schedule: This is a Regular Full-Time position (40 hours per week) with core hours of 10 am to 4 pm with some flexibility as needed.

Compensation: $130,000 - $140,000 annually, depending on experience, with additional variable compensation

VIZ Media offers the following benefits to its eligible employees:

• Partially subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) savings plan – including employer matching
• Flex