Sony Pictures Imageworks

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Sony Pictures Imageworks • $110K — $134K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree in finance, accounting, or a related analytical field required
  • Self-motivated with a strong intellectual curiosity
  • Passionate about the entertainment industry
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-department collaboration
  • 5+ years of FP&A or business analytics experience, preferably in entertainment, finance, consulting, or public accounting
  • Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
  • Willingness to adapt to and leverage new technologies, including AI

Responsibilities

  • Reports directly to the Director of Finance
  • Owns the end-to-end financial planning process for multiple scripted series, including P&L and cash management
  • Identifies financial risks and opportunities to inform forecasts and strategic decisions
  • Collaborates with Business Affairs and Creative teams on modeling for deal negotiations
  • Partners with various teams across Finance, Accounting, and Operations to drive value for SPT
  • Prepares regular and ad-hoc financial presentations for management
  • Builds and maintains series Ultimate models for financial reporting and planning in compliance with IFRS and Sarbanes Oxley

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Potential for annual incentives
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement with diverse teams across the organization
Full Job Description

The U.S. Scripted TV Production Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team sits at the nexus of financial and commercial information for SPT. The FP&A team builds financial forecasts, maintains TV Ultimates for SPT’s U.S. Scripted productions, and supports Business Affairs and senior management in deal negotiations and commercial analysis. In pursuit of these goals, the FP&A team liaises with other finance groups within the organization, such as Distribution, Accounting, Compliance, Billings, Corporate Reporting, Residuals, and Participations, as well as non-finance groups like Creative, Production, Content Strategy, and Business Affairs.


This team is looking for a Manager who is committed to delivering value through commercially focused analysis and approaches problems with an intellectually curious mindset.


  • Responsibilities:
  • Reports directly to the Director of Finance
  • Owns end-to-end financial planning process for multiple scripted series (P&L and Cash). This includes mid-range plan, quarterly forecast, and budget processes
  • Proactively identifies financial risks and opportunities to inform forecast and strategic decision-making, manage messaging and incorporation into plan
  • Works directly with Business Affairs and Creative teams on modeling for deal negotiations and other commercial decisions
  • Partners with multiple teams across Finance/Accounting, Operations, and Creative to continually drive value for SPT. Builds strong relationships outside of immediate team
  • Prepares regular and ad-hoc financial presentations for operations and finance management
  • Build and maintain series Ultimate models for purposes of financial reporting and planning in accordance with IFRS and maintain appropriate controls within the planning and ultimate process as required by Sarbanes Oxley

Qualifications:

  • BS/BA degree with finance/accounting/analytical focus required
  • Self-motivated and highly curious
  • Strong passion for the entertainment industry
  • Excellent written and verbal communication with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and organization levels
  • 5+ years of FP&A or business analytics experience required; entertainment, finance, consulting, or public accounting strongly preferred
  • Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, required
  • Eager to adapt to and leverage new technology including AI

The anticipated base salary for this position is $110,000-$134,000. 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.

About Sony Pictures Imageworks

Sony Pictures Imageworks is a visual effects and animation studio based in Culver City, California. The company provides digital animation and visual effects services for feature films, television, and advertising. Sony Pictures Imageworks has worked on several high-profile projects including Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Hotel Transylvania, and The Angry Birds Movie. The company has won several awards for its work, including Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects and Best Animated Feature. Sony Pictures Imageworks is a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
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