Senior Financial Analyst, CS&A

MRC; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MRC is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its Finance team in West Hollywood, CA. The role reports to the VP of Content Strategy & Analysis and supports CS&A across development, deal analysis, and strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years in finance within media/entertainment, strong modeling skills, and interest in AI automation to enhance analysis. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, or finance in media/entertainment
• Experience in content strategy, deal analysis, valuation, and data analytics is a plus
• Proficiency in film/TV business models, financial modeling, and accounting; interest in AI/automation
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to prepare executive-level materials
• Curiosity and passion for media & entertainment; detail-oriented with strong organization

Responsibilities

• Support content strategy & analysis across development, deal analysis, valuation, analytics, and initiatives
• Build and maintain film/TV development and project models, including P&L, cash flows, and long-range planning
• Provide data-driven insights and competitor analysis to support executive decisions and growth targets
• Support downstream operations including distributor performance, rights monetization, participations, and audits
• Develop external industry contacts; track market trends, players, and deal-making
• Design and refine CS&A tools and processes using AI and automation technologies

Skills

Investment banking

Content strategy

Financial modeling

AI & automation

Data analytics

Executive materials

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

This is an opportunity to join the Finance team of a dynamic and ambitious entertainment business in a highly cross functional role. Reporting to the VP, Content Strategy & Analysis, the Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Content Strategy & Analysis function and activities collaborating with the Financial Planning & 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 best-in-class content strategy & analysis across development, deal analysis, valuation, business analytics, and strategic initiatives
• Build and maintain film and TV development and project models, including P&L, cash and liquidity, underpinning the long-range plan, annual budget, regular reforecasts, and scenario analyses
• Provide data-driven insights and competitor analysis to support executive decision-making and help achieve short- and long-term growth objectives
• Support downstream operational execution including distributor performance, unexploited rights and tax credit monetization, participations & residuals, and audits
• Develop and maintain external industry contacts across agencies, production companies, distributors, and financiers; track market trends, players, and deal-making
• Design and refine CS&A-related tools and processes using AI and automation technologies

Qualifications & Requirements

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, or finance, ideally in the media and entertainment industry
• Experience in content strategy and analysis, including deal analysis, valuation, and data analytics is a plus
• 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
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage evolving deadlines
• Bachelor's degree with an excellent academic record required