Sr Financial Analyst

Job Description

The Skywalker Sound Senior Financial Analyst role provides an interesting combination of financial planning and project accounting responsibilities. You will be responsible for the forecasting and budgeting processes while also supporting the accurate accounting of project tracking. This individual will work both independently and closely with the Skywalker Sound and Lucasfilm Finance team and will be in constant communication with our operational and production teams to address their dynamic needs, develop insightful financial analyses to support decision-making, and provide accurate reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
Actively own and drive for results with the recurring forecast, Annual Operating Plan, and Long Range Plan, including data entry into TM1, budget reconciliations, and preparation of schedules, presentation slides, and other deliverables for assigned areas
Partner with operational department heads to build and review bottoms up budgets, providing key insights and recommendations as well as detailed analysis of responsible areas for potential savings
Review and analyze financial statements, including the Income Statement and Balance sheet, developing deep insights between forecast and actual results
Partner closely with Lucasfilm to ensure timely delivery of budgets, variance explanations and other financial information
Support the capital asset tracking and reporting process, including preparation of comprehensive capital purchase documentation
Partner with HR and other departments for headcount and capacity reporting
Support implementation and administration of internal TM-1 planning tool; build financial models and develop reports based on the needs of executive management and incoming requests from other stakeholders
Independently reconcile and summarize detailed project data from multiple sources
Track revenue and costs on projects providing cost reports and change orders as needed
Invoice clients for project related work
Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and other close deliverables with the appropriate supporting documentation
Independently provide assistance in resolving inquiries for assigned functional areas and act as a resource for other team members
Identify needs and drive efforts for process improvements
Take on moderately complex to complex special projects and ad-hoc analyses as needed

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years' experience in a broad accounting or finance role
Detail oriented with very strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to look at the bigger picture and identify connections or trends
Ability to multitask, meet multiple overlapping deadlines, and make informed decisions about prioritization
A proactive, self-motivated problem-solver with a strong desire to contribute to the team and Company's success
Desire to work seamlessly within a strong team in a fast-paced, unpredictable, ambiguous environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Maturity to handle confidential information
Prior professional experience solving complex issues in creative ways
Experience with major ERP accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and cloud-based productivity software (e.g., Google Workspace, Zoom, DocuSign, etc.)
Expert in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
Experience and proficiency with business planning software (TM1 a plus)
Comfortable with light desktop self-support (set up workstation/monitors, peripherals, initial troubleshooting, etc.)

The hiring range for this position in Nicasio, CA (San Francisco Bay Area) is $99,200 - $123,900 per year and the hiring range for Burbank, CA is $90,500 - $113,100 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Lucasfilm:

Lucasfilm is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production. In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company's activities include visual effects, audio post-production and cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.

This position is with Lucasfilm Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc, which is part of a business we call Lucasfilm.

Lucasfilm Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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