Financial Analyst- TV Distribution

This is a Full Time Job

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. ("MGM") is looking for a Financial Analyst for its Worldwide Television Distribution group who enjoys a fast-paced environment and can multi-task in a growing finance department.

Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis and provide insights for a range of Financial Planning deliverables to Senior Management, including:
• Monthly Operating Reviews
• Quarterly forecasts
• Budget and Long Range Plan
• Develop a deep understanding of television output deals. Review, analyze and track these deals on a monthly basis
• Maintain the Film model ultimates for TV distribution windows and report on sold/unsold revenue to the Sales Distribution team
• Prepare the full P&L for high growth Channels and Branded SVOD services
• Work cross-functionally with the Sales Distribution and Sales Operations teams to gather inputs and understand risks and opportunities to accurately forecast revenues
• Reconcile financial results, identifying key drivers of performance and timing variances in the forecast
• Load actuals and projections in television database (Essbase). Review accounting month end actuals to ensure accuracy

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Finance, Accounting, Economics or another quantitative field
• 1-3 years' experience in a finance/accounting position
• Prior experience in Film and TV industry highly preferred
• Understanding of entertainment accounting, content distribution and international markets a plus
• Must possess advanced level MS Excel skills and be proficient with accounting/financial software; knowledge of Essbase and SAP preferred
• Excellent communicator in both oral and written settings
• High energy level; strong work ethic

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