Consumer Products Finance Trainee, Corp Summer / Fall

This is a Full Time Job

Our Emerging Talent Programs, which includes Interns, Trainees, and Finance Rotational Associates, offer unique opportunities for students, recent graduates, and emerging talent to work alongside the teams that come together to create movies, TV shows, and other great experiences. These seasonal, paid assignments provide meaningful and productive work that builds on your experience and develops your skills further. You will be provided with challenging tasks, real-world experience, and many educational and social networking opportunities.

This Summer/Fall Trainee position is from May/June through December 12th and all candidates must be able to work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday in person in the specified office location. This position is ideal for entry-level talent or recent graduates interested in jump-starting their career in a particular field.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Worldwide Marketing and Distribution Finance team is responsible for providing operational and financial support to the worldwide theatrical, home entertainment, television, and consumer products businesses at SPE. The trainee will be working specifically with the consumer products team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Trainee responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Assist with quarterly forecasting for Consumer Products team
• Manage primary financial data application and partner with data processing team to ensure historical and go-forward information is processed correctly
• Drawing insights from trend analysis to assist account executives & management with business development and strategic initiatives
• Preparing regular reports summarizing key Consumer Products data for various stakeholders
• Various Ad Hoc projects/assignments

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated interest in business/finance through relevant coursework and experiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Office, Word, and Power Point
• Passion for the entertainment industry as a whole

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Able to learn quickly and work independently
• Experience working with corporate financial systems (e.g. SAP)
• Some experience reading/understanding contracts is a plus