Financial Analyst, Worldwide TV Distribution

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: The Consolidation FP&A Financial Analyst is a key member of the Worldwide TV Distribution Finance FP&A team, primarily involved in consolidation and analysis of quarterly forecasts. This role will support the Consolidation team, and drive value by providing global reporting and data analyses.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day-to-day support of the FP&A team with consolidation, analysis of the financial budgets and quarterly forecasts, including financial modeling

• Consolidate and analyze monthly financial operating results and variances to forecast

• Consolidate forecast submissions, review variances, and work with Global FP&A teams

• Discern performance drivers in a complex industry using data and commercial insight from regional finance and sales planning teams

• Assist with the preparation of quarterly forecast presentations and ad hoc analyses

• Aid in development of global reporting, including dashboards to provide value-add insights

• Collaborate with global FP&A, IT, and Commercial teams to optimize processes

• Ensure FP&A system is accurately updated. Maintain data versioning and develop new reports as needed

• Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify trends, variances, and support strategic decision-making

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on coursework of a quantitative nature, preferably Business, Finance, or Economics

• 1+ year of experience in a highly analytical environment, preferably in FP&A/Strategic Finance

Skills:

• Proficient with Excel/Sheets and PowerPoint/Slides; Tableau knowledge is a plus

• Experience working with Planning tools (Hyperion Planning, PBCS, Essbase or SAP)

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining complex financial data to financial and non-financial stakeholders

• Strong people skills, including the ability to work in a cross functional environment and communicate with various levels of the organization

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate analyses into decisions and actions

• Excellent time management, decision-making, and interpersonal skills

• Self-motivated with high standards and attention to detail, along with an excellent work ethic

• Independent worker and able to manage multiple deliverables while being a team player

• Continually searches for opportunities to improve internal processes

• Proactive, self-starter and independent thinker, with strong ability to collaborate across teams

The anticipated base salary for this position is $64,000-$80,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

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