The Senior Financial Analyst, Distribution FP&A is a key member of the Worldwide Distribution FP&A team, primarily involved in consolidation and analysis of quarterly forecasts, annual budget, multi-year strategic plans, and ultimates. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead consolidation and analysis of the financial budgets, quarterly forecasts, and multi-year plan utilizing submissions from regional teams to understand commercial and market trends and their impact on the forecast
• Conduct variance analyses to discern performance drivers in a complex industry using data and commercial insight from regions and clearly communicate to upper management
• Aid in development of global reporting, including dashboards, to provide value-add insights
• Review monthly actual results and concisely explain variances against forecasts, tracking trends and identifying areas to improve forecast accuracy
• Analyze Features Ultimates and prepare greenlight recommendations for International Home Entertainment
• Manage certain “Home Office” forecasts such as FX, NPV discounts, Retransmission and Ancillary Fees, alongside general maintenance of Essbase system
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly CFO presentations and ad hoc analyses
• Collaborate with global FP&A, IT, and Commercial teams to optimize processes

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate analyses into decisions and actions
• Solid communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills, familiarity with other Office 365 applications (SAP, Power BI, Tableau a plus)
• Experience working with financial statements and large data sets
• Self-motivated with high standards and attention to detail, along with an excellent work ethic
• Independent worker and able to manage multiple deliverables
• Continually searches for opportunities to improve internal processes
• Solid business acumen and problem-solving skills
• Experience in any or all of 1) transforming legacy manual processes into integrated digital/automated processes; 2) data intensive models/forecasting; complex/intensive analytical analysis

Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience
• Related industries are a plus
• BA/BS degree (Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or other analytical disciplines preferred)

The anticipated base salary for this position is $71,000 to $94,100. 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.


*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.

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