The Senior Financial Analyst, Distribution FP&A is a key member of the Worldwide Distribution FP&A team, primarily involved in analysis of quarterly forecasts, annual budget, multi-year strategic plans, and ultimates across TV Distribution and Home Entertainment. This role will support the Features product line and drive value by creating and evolving planning models, data analyses, and global reporting.      

Responsibilities:

• Support in consolidation and analysis of the financial budgets, quarterly forecasts, and multi-year plan
• Responsible for product assumption tracking, calculating, and publishing to the distribution organization
• Aid in development of global reporting, including dashboards to provide value-add insights
• Ensure accurate and timely studio forecast submission for all Features product
• Discern performance drivers in a complex industry using data and commercial insight from regions
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly CFO presentations and ad hoc analyses
• Collaborate with global FP&A, IT, and Commercial teams to optimize processes
• Analyze Features Ultimates on a quarterly basis developing key metrics to ensure best possible accuracy
• Ensure FP&A system is accurately updated. Maintain hierarchies and develop new reports as needed

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)
• Excellent time management, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
• 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.

*As part of our commitment to health and safety, all U.S. non-union and O.P.E.I.U. Local 174 applicants and employees must submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request and obtain approval of a reasonable accommodation based on disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.