Sr. Manager, TV Finance & Operations

Lionsgate; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Work/Life Balance programs

401(k) company matching

Job summary

Lionsgate is seeking a Senior Manager, TV Finance & Operations to lead forecasting, planning, and complex financial analyses across the television portfolio. This role partners with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives and decision-making.

You will develop models, evaluate content investments, and prepare executive materials for leadership and the Board, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 6+ years in finance, FP&A, or related analytical roles.
• Entertainment/TV industry experience preferred.
• Strong modeling, forecasting, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasts, long-range planning.
• Develop complex financial models for series and partnerships.
• Partner with senior leadership on content investments and greenlights.
• Prepare executive-level materials for leadership and board.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Valuation

Executive communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Anaplan

Oracle

Job description

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Job Title: Sr. Manager, TV Finance & Operations

Department: Finance & Accounting

Location: Santa Monica, CA, US, 90404

Summary of Position

Lionsgate is seeking a highly strategic and analytical Senior Manager, TV Finance & Operations to join the Television Finance & Operations team. This role serves as a key business partner to senior leadership, supporting financial planning, business performance analysis, content investment evaluation, and strategic initiatives across the television portfolio.

The Senior Manager will lead critical forecasting and planning processes, develop financial models and valuation analyses, and provide insights to support decision-making related to series greenlights, business development opportunities, and long-term growth strategies. This individual will collaborate closely with teams across Finance, Production, Business Affairs, Development, and Distribution while preparing analyses and presentations for executive leadership and the Board of Directors. The ideal candidate is a proactive, solutions-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning activities for the television business, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasts, long-range planning, and scenario analyses.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate new series, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and other growth opportunities.
• Partner with senior leadership on television content investment decisions, including greenlight analyses and portfolio optimization.
• Own financial performance reporting and provide actionable recommendations based on analysis of key business drivers and trends.
• Oversee tracking and management of television title ultimates and long-term profitability forecasts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Production, Development, Business Affairs, Distribution, and Corporate Strategy teams to support enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, business reviews, and Board of Directors materials that clearly communicate financial performance and strategic recommendations.
• Evaluate emerging business opportunities, market dynamics, and industry trends to support decision-making and long-term growth strategies.
• Lead special projects and operational improvement initiatives that enhance financial visibility, reporting accuracy, and decision-making processes.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members, fostering analytical excellence and supporting professional development across the team.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 6-8+ years of experience in finance, strategic planning, investment banking, consulting, corporate development, FP&A, or a related analytical function.
• Entertainment, media, television, or streaming industry experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable business recommendations.
• Proven experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and partnering with senior executives.
• Strong understanding of content economics, profitability analysis, and investment evaluation frameworks.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with experience preparing executive-level materials.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly collaborative, self-motivated, and capable of operating independently with limited oversight.

Nice to Haves

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other advanced business/finance credential.
• Experience within the entertainment, media, television, streaming, or content production industries.
• Understanding of television content economics, greenlight analysis, and profitability forecasting.
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams, including preparation of Board of Directors and investor-facing materials.
• Familiarity with studio, network, streaming, or content distribution business models.
• Experience evaluating strategic partnerships, acquisitions, joint ventures, or other corporate development opportunities.
• Knowledge of financial planning and reporting systems such as SAP, Hyperion, Anaplan, Oracle, or similar tools.
• Prior experience leading projects, mentoring analysts, or managing junior team members.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, highly matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated interest in the evolving television, streaming, and entertainment landscape.

About the Company

Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies.It bringstogether diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven bythe studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Business Unit Overview

Lionsgate Television

Lionsgate's Television Group is a leading supplier of premium programming to buyers around the world. With a rich history of acclaimed television series such as Mad Men, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Orange is the New Black, Nashville and The Studio, Lionsgate Television series have earned 396 Emmy Award nominations and 47 Emmys. Lionsgate's Television Group includes nearly 100 series spanning 40+ networks from Lionsgate Television, Lionsgate Alternative Television, Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution, 3 Arts Entertainment and Debmar-Mercury.

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching

Compensation

$115,000 - $125,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.