Senior Financial Analyst

MRC; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MRC in West Hollywood, CA is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Finance team in a cross-functional FP&A role. You will support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across film and TV projects, development budgets, and overhead.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in finance within media/entertainment, strong modeling and communication skills, and a passion for AI-driven finance. This is a hands-on, collaborative role with exposure to CFO leadership.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant finance experience in media/entertainment.
• Strong financial modeling, analysis, and accounting knowledge.
• Interest in AI and automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budget, long-range plan, and quarterly forecasts.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reviews and ad hoc management reports.
• Support cash flow forecasting, loan management, and liquidity planning.
• Partner with Accounting and Production Finance on cash management and funding.
• Collaborate with Content Strategy & Analysis and Production for plan updates.
• Assist in implementing new reporting processes using AI tools.
• Engage in ad hoc financial analysis and special projects for CFO/VP FP&A.
• Manage the library titles retirement process.

Skills

Financial modeling

Accounting principles

AI & automation interest

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

This is an opportunity to join the Finance team of a dynamic and ambitious entertainment business in a highly cross functional role. The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for supporting the FP&A function and activities collaborating with the Content Strategy & Analysis, Corporate Development, Film and TV operating divisions. A successful candidate will be highly motivated, analytical, have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks at once, has a strong desire to learn, and is a team-oriented self-starter.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the annual budget, long range plan, quarterly forecasts at the department and consolidated level
• Prepare and manage monthly and quarterly business reviews, and ad hoc management reports and trackers across film and TV projects, as well as overhead and development budgets
• Support cash flow forecasting, loan management, and liquidity planning
• Partner with Accounting and Production Finance on cash management, funding needs, and foreign currency management
• Partner with Content Strategy & Analysis and Production to reflect initiatives and updates within the plan
• Support new reporting and processes by leveraging the capabilities of various AI tools
• Engage in ad hoc financial analysis and special projects at the request of CFO and the VP of FP&A
• Manage the library titles retirement process

Qualifications & Requirements

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, or finance, ideally in the media and entertainment industry
• Proficiency in film and TV business models, financial modeling, and accounting principles; enthusiasm for new AI and automation technologies
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare executive-level materials
• Intellectual curiosity, strong desire to learn, and a genuine passion for media and entertainment
• Bachelor's degree with an excellent academic record required; MBA or relevant advanced degree a plus