Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
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The Senior Manager of Corporate FP&A reports to the Vice President of FP&A of an entrepreneurial and vibrant entertainment company.
Working with the broader team, the Senior Manager, FP&A will provide critical financial analysis and strategic planning support to the SVP of FP&A & Investor Relations, the Chief Strategy & Financial Officer, the broader management team, and the Board of Directors.
This individual will be responsible for building and maintaining excellent relationships with various operating units and support departments, while becoming a trusted financial advisor. This individual will also play a critical role in supporting and influencing senior management decision making.
Key Responsibilities:
Understanding and communicating operating performance:
• Monitor ongoing business performance, and identify and analyze key drivers of the business
• Conduct ongoing review of financial and operating results with management to ensure the Company and business units meet and/or exceed financial targets
• Analyze trends in key performance indicators, and performance vs. peer/ industry benchmarks, identifying and communicating key business risks and opportunities
• Prepare Board and management presentations that clearly communicate both business results and operating issues
Operating as a trusted integral partner for key strategic functions:
• Partner with Business Development to evaluate organic and inorganic opportunities; prepare driver-based financial models (3-statement financial forecasts, NPV/ IRR analysis, valuation and pro forma evaluations, etc.) and presentations to senior leadership and the Board
• Partner with IR to analyze and synthesize company performance for critical external communication to our shareholder and research analyst community
• Partner with broader finance and business stakeholders to provide timely, accurate, and insightful analysis to influence business decisions and drive results
Qualifications:
• 8 years of relevant work experience with/for a public company – entertainment/media industry background preferred
• Extensive experience with corporate finance and general accounting concepts required with best-in-class financial modeling skills
• Investment Banking and/or Consulting experience preferred
• Excellent critical thinking and presentation skills; with proven ability to dissect problems and develop/ communicate simple solutions
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service abilities; as well as excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• Solid work ethic and team player; able to multitask effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Insatiable curiosity with a constant desire to learn and improve
• Expert in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); financial database knowledge such as TM1, Hyperion, and Essbase a big plus
• Bachelor degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting
• MBA in Finance or related field strongly preferred
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