Intern, Motion Picture Group Financial Planning & Analysis – Summer 2026

Application Deadline: March 24, 2026  

Program Dates: June 1, 8, or 15, 2026 – August 28, 2026 
Start and end dates are flexible. Interns must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) in person at the designated office location. 

Our Emerging Talent Programs — including Internships and Trainee roles — provide hands-on opportunities for students and early-career professionals to contribute to the teams behind our film, television, and entertainment experiences. 

These paid, seasonal assignments deliver meaningful, high-impact work designed to accelerate your growth. You’ll take on real responsibilities, build practical skills, and gain exposure to the business through structured learning, executive engagement, and networking opportunities. 

Our internship program is designed for students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, as well as individuals seeking to deepen their education through immersive, professional experience in the entertainment industry.

The department leads the Motion Picture Group’s financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision support across the full feature film lifecycle. It drives comprehensive planning across the P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet; oversees complex financial models; and partners cross-functionally to deliver analytics that improve forecast accuracy, margin performance, and return on investment. The team also strengthens financial transparency, enhances planning tools and systems, and ensures disciplined compliance across audit and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Day to day support of the FP&A team with budgeting and planning, financial close, management and corporate reporting
• Analyze film performance on recent releases including weekend box office and comparative titles
• Analyze product lifecycle by market/window and provide Industry/market research for ad-hoc request
• Assist in development spend tracking for major labels e.g. Columbia, Tri-Star, Screen Gems
• Complete special projects for operations and finance as necessary

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or completed undergraduate degree (specialization in accounting or finance preferred)
• Strong interest in film and entertainment industry
• Strong MS Excel skills required (Look-ups, pivot tables, macro’s)
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and problem solve
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects while working in a cross-functional team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Finance budget, planning, and reporting knowledge
  

The anticipated base salary for this position is $19/hour. This role may also qualify for 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.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.