Senior Financial Analyst

MRC

$85K — $95K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years in investment banking, management consulting, or finance, preferably in media and entertainment
  • Proficiency in financial modeling and accounting principles related to film and TV
  • Excellent quantitative skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for executive-level materials
  • Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn about media and entertainment
  • Bachelor's degree with a strong academic background; MBA or advanced degree is a bonus

Responsibilities

  • Support annual budgeting and long-range financial planning
  • Prepare and manage quarterly business reviews and various financial reports
  • Assist in cash flow forecasting and financial liquidity planning
  • Collaborate with Accounting and Production Finance on funding and cash management
  • Partner with Content Strategy to incorporate relevant project updates
  • Leverage AI tools to enhance financial reporting and processes
  • Conduct ad hoc analysis and special projects as requested by CFO or VP of FP&A
  • Oversee the library titles retirement process

Benefits

  • Dynamic and ambitious work environment in entertainment
  • Cross-functional collaboration opportunities
  • Exposure to financial planning and analysis in a major industry
  • Potential for executive-level engagement and visibility
  • Opportunity to use innovative AI tools in financial reporting
Full Job Description
This is an opportunity to join the Finance team of a dynamic and ambitious entertainment business in a highly cross functional role. The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for supporting the FP&A function and activities collaborating with the Content Strategy & Analysis, Corporate Development, Film and TV operating divisions. A successful candidate will be highly motivated, analytical, have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks at once, has a strong desire to learn, and is a team-oriented self-starter.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the annual budget, long range plan, quarterly forecasts at the department and consolidated level
  • Prepare and manage monthly and quarterly business reviews, and ad hoc management reports and trackers across film and TV projects, as well as overhead and development budgets
  • Support cash flow forecasting, loan management, and liquidity planning
  • Partner with Accounting and Production Finance on cash management, funding needs, and foreign currency management
  • Partner with Content Strategy & Analysis and Production to reflect initiatives and updates within the plan
  • Support new reporting and processes by leveraging the capabilities of various AI tools
  • Engage in ad hoc financial analysis and special projects at the request of CFO and the VP of FP&A
  • Manage the library titles retirement process
Qualifications & Requirements
  • 2-3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, or finance, ideally in the media and entertainment industry
  • Proficiency in film and TV business models, financial modeling, and accounting principles; enthusiasm for new AI and automation technologies
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
  • Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare executive-level materials
  • Intellectual curiosity, strong desire to learn, and a genuine passion for media and entertainment
  • Bachelor's degree with an excellent academic record required; MBA or relevant advanced degree a plus

Hiring Salary Range is between $85,000 to $95,000 per year, dependent on experience and level. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including, but not limited to, market demands, experience/training, and education.

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