Sony Pictures Imageworks

Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A Corporate & Central Functions

Sony Pictures Imageworks$79K — $99K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of FP&A experience; media/entertainment preferred
  • Familiarity with enterprise planning systems like SAP or Hyperion
  • Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics; MBA/CPA preferred
  • Proven change agent with a focus on process improvement
  • Strong communication skills, especially with non-financial stakeholders
  • Advanced Excel proficiency, including data manipulation features
  • Experience in building financial models and templates
  • Strong initiative with project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing financial budgets, quarterly forecasts, and mid-range plans
  • Support improvements in budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Review actual performance against budgets and prepare variance analyses
  • Prepare timely financial results presentations on a monthly/quarterly basis
  • Collaborate with accounting to enhance information flow
  • Maintain reports and datasets in SAP-based planning solutions
  • Deliver ad hoc financial analyses and modeling as needed
  • Engage proactively with partners to support business objectives
  • Communicate effectively with executive audiences

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Annual incentive opportunities
  • Work in a dynamic media and entertainment environment
Full Job Description
If you have solid FP&A experience, an affinity for the rapidly evolving media and entertainment industry, and a keen interest in process improvement you've come to the right place! Sony Pictures Entertainment is currently looking for a unique individual to be a key member of our FP&A team supporting our corporate and central functions. Based in Los Angeles and reporting to the VP of Corporate FP&A, the Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial reporting, analyses, and insights to enhance decision-making. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to help our department become an indispensable partner to all stakeholders! Responsibilities • Assist with the preparation of financial budgets, quarterly forecasts, and mid-range plans with primary focus on providing financial analysis and insights • Support continual improvement of budget and forecasting processes to enhance data-driven decision-making • Assist with the preparation of timely and accurate monthly/quarterly financial results presentations; review actual performance relative to budgets and forecasts and prepare supporting variance analyses with a focus on commercial and operating drivers • Partner with accounting team to improve availability and flow of information • Maintain reports and datasets in SAP-based planning solutions • Deliver ad hoc financial analyses and modeling to support the needs of the business • Demonstrate a strong understanding of the business and proactively engage with partners to support their objectives • Demonstrate strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills for executive audiences Qualifications Above all, we are looking for an exceptional individual with strong intellectual, critical thinking, decision making, humility, honesty, and analytical and financial skills. Ideally, you will have spent a portion of your career in a financial role supporting corporate or centralized support departments, preferably in the media and entertainment industry. More specifically, you should meet most the following requirements: • At least 4years of FP&A experience • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Experience building/enhancing financial models to support forecasting, scenario planning, investment decisions, and business case development • Ability to translate complex financial and operational information into clear, concise insights for business leaders and non-financial stakeholders • Ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities through rigorous analysis and develop actionable recommendations to support decision-making • Experience with Enterprise planning systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, etc.) • Change agent adept at successfully challenging the status quo • Critical thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills; can communicate effectively with senior operational and financial management • Advanced Excel skills (e.g., index/match, data tables, etc.) • Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects Preferred Qualifications: • Familiarity with leveraging AI to drive process automation and improvement • MBA and/or CPA preferred • Media/entertainment industry experience The anticipated base salary for this position is $79,200-$99,000. 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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1992

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