Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis

This is a Full Time Job

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, will provide reporting insights and advice to the leadership of Machinima's business units and assist in the preparation of Executive Management and Board of Director materials related to the Company's operations, budgets and performance thereon.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, this position requires an individual with strong analytical skills, exceptional Excel modeling capabilities and an excellent understanding of operational value drivers, who will use these skills to assist his / her business partners deliver and surface opportunities to surpass the expected financial results of the Company.

Scope of Responsibilities
• Preparation of the Monthly Management Reporting Package
• Variance analyses related to budget to actual, actual to prior year of major revenue and cost line items
• Resource commitment approval and tracking for headcount and major purchases, contractual obligations
• Annual Operating Plan and Re-Forecast preparation including maintenance and enhancement of the Company's multi-year Integrated Financial Statement Projections
• Scenario analyses and internal Investment Case construction support
• Project budgeting and cash flow forecasting in co-ordination with the operating teams including closing and other entry support to the accounting department
• Maintenance of the Budgeting and Financial Reporting Calendar and the mechanism via which the Company's business units align and input into that process
• ROI analyses for use in green-lighting decisions on major programming investments, renewals
• Support to other finance team members on Channel Partner analyses including optimization and yield modeling as required

Desired Skills & Experience:
• 5+ years of financial analysis experience including exposure to digital media monetization and revenue models
• Track record of enhancing operational processes and policies in support of a class leading finance function, organization
• Fluency with respect to accounting related topics and able construct, interpret integrated financial statements (Cash Flow, Balance Sheet, P&L) that are operating metrics driven
• Very strong Excel skills working with large data sets including macros, pivot tables and similar functions
• Excellent presentation skills and experience creating both executive and operational level PowerPoint decks articulating key business issues
• Robust experience with Essbase or other planning tool packages
• High intellectual capacity and ability to work and think independently
• The candidate should be hands-on and possess a strong track record of being able to thrive in an entrepreneurial, collegial, fast moving environment
• Additionally, the candidate should be well organized and have the ability to work on multiple initiatives as needed
Education:

• Bachelor's degree from a leading university is required in Business, Accounting or related field