Sr. Manager, Studio FP&A

Netflix, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 325,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Mental Health support

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer  

Stock Option Program

Disability Programs

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Family‑forming benefits

Life and Serious Injury Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Netflix, Inc. seeks a Senior FP&A Manager to lead financial planning for Eyeline, Interpositive, and the Animation Inkubator, units driving production innovation across a global footprint.

You will guide forecasting, headcount, KPIs, and investment analyses, partnering cross-functionally to optimize performance and scalability while upholding Netflix’s high standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in FP&A, strategic finance, or planning with people-management experience.
• Extensive experience with multi-entity or multi-region finance and headcount planning.
• Proficiency with automated reporting tools (Anaplan, Workday, Oracle/TM1, Looker) and strong Excel modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead near- and long-term P&L forecasting for Eyeline, Interpositive, and the Animation Inkubator.
• Own headcount planning and people cost management.
• Conduct financial scenario analyses to support decisions and scaling.
• Drive analyses for investment memos, deal analyses, and go/no-go decisions.
• Capex planning and forecasting; develop KPIs, dashboards, and insights.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic finance

Financial modeling

Excel

Looker

Anaplan

Workday

Oracle/TM1

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

MBA preferred

Tools

Anaplan

Workday

Oracle/TM1

Looker

Job description

Overview

The Studio Financial Planning & Analysis team is seeking a talented FP&A Senior Manager to support Eyeline, Interpositive, and the Animation Inkubator. These represent Netflix’s key investments in production innovation: Eyeline is a large‑scale VFX, Generative FX, and Virtual Production innovation company; Interpositive is a filmmaking and editorial AI innovation company; and the Animation Inkubator is a team creating animated shorts and specials using experimental, creative‑led, GenAI‑native production pipelines. This Senior Manager will play a key role in driving financial planning, providing strategic insights, and partnering cross‑functionally to support the growth and operational excellence of these business units across our global footprint.

Responsibilities

• Lead near‑ and long‑term P&L forecasting for Eyeline, Interpositive, and the Animation Inkubator.
• Own headcount planning and people cost management.
• Conduct financial scenario analyses to support strategic decision‑making and business scaling.
• Drive analysis to support investment memos, deal analysis, go/no‑go decisions, and new initiatives.
• Capex planning and forecasting.
• Develop and enhance financial KPIs, metrics, and dashboards to drive insights.
• Partner cross‑functionally to evolve financial frameworks supporting both management and GAAP reporting.
• Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly business review presentations, synthesizing performance across each entity.
• Support the implementation of dynamic financial planning tools and drive automation across systems and processes.
• Coordinate forecasts and consolidations across multiple stakeholders.
• Finance point person for the businesses that interface/partner with other Finance functions (Accounting, Tax, etc.).
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing FP&A team.
• Lead innovation: identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and outputs as the business evolves.

Qualifications

Candidates are required to be highly analytical & strategic and be strong, effective communicators. A sound understanding of related accounting guidance is required. The successful candidate must display initiative in anticipating and exceeding the business demands of senior‑level executives, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in an FP&A, Strategic Finance, or Planning role, including people‑management experience.
• Extensive experience conducting quantitative and qualitative financial analyses, including headcount/position planning and OPEX management in a complex, multi‑entity or multi‑region organization.
• Must have proficiency working with systems and automated reporting tools (Anaplan, Workday, Oracle/TM1, Looker, etc.).
• Financial systems implementation experience is a plus.
• Superior proficiency with Excel and complex financial modeling.
• Experience using AI tools to build reports, dashboards, and enhance personal productivity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 4‑year degree in a relevant field with strong academic performance; MBA a plus.
• Genuine passion and excitement for Netflix’s unique culture.
• Exposure to international finance topics – multi‑currency, intercompany, and government incentives/grants (e.g., Korea) – is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not offer bonuses. The salary range for this role is $325,000–$500,000. Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family‑forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full‑time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full‑time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.