Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance & Development

Full Time Job
Job Title: Financial Analyst

Reporting to: VP, Corporate Finance

Location: Burbank, CA

Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to mainstream audiences with a targeted focus on the powerful fandom demographic. Through complete or joint ownership, Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world’s most popular intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of more than $18 billion worldwide at the box office.

Summary

Legendary Entertainment is seeking a Financial Analyst for its Corporate Finance & Development group. The group is focused on corporate finance, corporate development, and strategic planning. This individual will work with senior management and report directly to the VP of the group.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the company’s corporate financial model (GAAP & Cash basis)
• Analyze potential profitability of individual films, TV shows, and digital projects
• Create presentations for senior management on various aspects of the film, TV, and digital industries including trends and new technologies
• Assist in the creation of the company’s annual business plan and quarterly reporting to owners
• Additional duties as required

Experience & Skills
• Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university, with a strong GPA
• Solid understanding of GAAP
• Minimum of 2 years experience with a major investment bank or accounting firm
• Extensive quantitative and financial modeling experience
• Previous experience working on media/entertainment projects preferred
• Strong general communication, writing and presentation skills
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to present and defend research to senior management