Sr. Financial Analyst, Focus Features

Job Description

Responsibilities
Role

The Focus Features FP&A team is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst responsible for worldwide film ultimate and P&L forecasting, analysis, and communication to both Focus studio executives and the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group Finance and Accounting Teams.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Actively manage Slate and P&L reporting for Focus Features films
• Support the greenlight process including financial analysis of potential projects
• Analyze and report film ultimates for all tracked film releases
• Prepare pre and post-release analysis of films for senior leadership and pacing
• Assist in the creation and consolidation of annual P&L budgets and forecasts
• Review and coordinate future forecast updates for ancillary income revenue streams (Home Entertainment, Digital, TV Distribution)
• Assist with ''what-if'' scenario analysis (release date, performance expectations, etc.) for strategic film and in-year P&L decisions
• Oversee and distribute weekly financial reports and industry highlights to Studio executives
• Support the Corporate accounting team's quarterly impairment analysis of slate titles
• Manage local amortization & participations processes for non-tracked titles
• Maintain tracking of historical film ultimates and key financial trends
• Track and forecast Overhead, liaise with HQ, Business Unit leads, and HR
• Assist with ad hoc projects and tasks as needed

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• SAP and business warehouse experience preferred

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics:
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Accounting or Finance
• Experience in a previous FP&A or accounting role (media an advantage)
• Ability to guide, influence, and coordinate multiple business units by building strong working business partnerships
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver presentations
• Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Proactive, committed, and with a willingness to work long hours where required

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