Sr. Manager, Studio FP&A

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) match

Stock options

Disability programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Netflix seeks a talented FP&A Senior Manager to support Eyeline, Interpositive and the Animation INKubator from Los Angeles with occasional travel to Vancouver. The role partners across finance and content operations to drive strategic planning, scenario analyses and performance dashboards, enabling scalable growth.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, excels at senior-level communication, and has 10+ years in FP&A or planning, with experience in multi-entity environments and strong

Qualifications

• 10+ years in FP&A/Strategic Finance with people management experience.
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-region finance processes.
• Proficiency with automation and financial systems implementation is a plus.
• MBA and strong academic performance encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead near- and long-term P&L forecasting for Eyeline, Interpositive, and Animation INKubator.
• Own headcount planning and people cost management.
• Conduct financial scenario analyses for strategic decisions.
• Prepare memos, deal analyses, and investment evaluations.
• Capex planning/forecasting and KPI development.
• Deliver monthly/quarterly business reviews with consolidated insights.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Communication

Leadership

Executive stakeholder mgmt

Financial modeling

Education

MBA

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Anaplan

Workday

Oracle TM1

Looker

Excel

Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting‑edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

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 Netflix’s large‑scale VFX, Generative FX, and Virtual Production innovation company; Interpositive is Netflix’s newly‑acquired filmmaking and editorial AI innovation company; and the Animation INKubator is Netflix’s pioneering 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 our business units across a global footprint. This role will also serve as a critical and integrated business partner to each unit’s leadership and to overall Content Operations & Innovation leadership, based in Los Angeles with occasional travel to Vancouver, Canada.

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/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 will interface/partner with other Finance functions (Accounting, Tax, etc.)
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing FP&A team
• Drive Innovation: Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and outputs as the business evolves

Qualifications

• Highly analytical & strategic, with strong, effective communication skills
• Sound understanding of related accounting guidance
• Ability to anticipate and exceed 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
• Motivated, disciplined, flexible, and able to work effectively autonomously in a flat organization
• Prior experience in media, entertainment, VFX, production, or another project/production‑based business is prioritized; proven track record of superior financial and strategic analysis and actionable recommendations

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
• Proficiency working with systems and automated reporting tools (e.g., Anaplan, Workday, Oracle/TM1, Looker); 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

This role’s compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary. The market range for this position is $325,000.00 – $500,000.00.

Benefits

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 Opportunity Statement

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.

Accommodations

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