Finance Manager, Deal Analysis and Ultimates

This is a Full Time Job

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Overview

This FP&A position is a vitally important cross functional role within the company's Motion Picture Planning team which prepares financial analysis on greenlights, deal analysis and ultimates planning.

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
• Model multilevel P&Ls for prospective film projects to estimate profitability and support Business Affairs in structuring complex participation deals with talent and co-financing partners
• Work with creative, production and distribution executives to establish estimates for greenlights
• Own and maintain film models post-greenlight and through a film's ten-year life cycle by working with distribution groups to keep ultimates updated while reconciling deals with third parties
• Consolidate overall film slate financials and drive of ad hoc performance analysis
• Assess the impacts of risks and opportunities to the performance of our film slates
• Integral in preparing the annual budget and long-range plan
• Liaise with legal and participations departments to ensure accurate sign-off on deal terms
• Partner with accounting and financial management system teams to facilitate monthly and quarterly close
• Cultivate relationships through frequent interaction with business affairs, theatrical distribution, marketing, transactional, TV licensing, and other finance groups
• Assess the impacts of risks and opportunities to the performance of our film slates
• Keep current on market trends and update assumptions accordingly to ensure accuracy in projections
• This Manager dual reports to two SVPs (Deal Analysis & Ultimates) and manages one Financial Analyst

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Finance
• 6-7 years experience in Finance and/or Accounting

Additional Qualifications
• Strong financial modeling Excel capabilities and understanding of financial statements
• Proficient in Excel & Powerpoint
• Working knowledge of Hyperion preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with various professionals at all levels
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to operate in a cross-functional team environment
• Entertainment or media industry experience strongly preferred.