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Sony Pictures Entertainment Financial Analyst, Studio Operations Group, FP&A in Culver City, California
The Financial Analyst, Studio Operations is a key member of the Studio Operations FP&A team, primarily involved in multi-year strategic plans, project-based analyses and the consolidation and analysis of budgets and quarterly forecasts. Sony Pictures Studio Operations oversees the physical operation of motion picture and television production and post production facilities on the Culver City Lot. This role will drive value by creating and evolving planning models for businesses such as Set Lighting & Grip and Transportation, performing data analyses for production rentals and services and deriving key business insights.
Responsibilities:
Immersing yourself in the business to develop expertise
Assist with the preparation of presentations, executive-friendly summaries and ad-hoc analyses
Present recommendations to leadership based on your analyses and demonstrated understanding
Support and update Studio Operation’s multi-year strategic plans, budget and quarterly forecasts
Learn and update financial models to provide key business insights
Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely budget and forecast submissions
Prepare ad hoc financial models and analyses to drive increased performance across the businesses
Support the team and Studio Operations business partners to optimize the budget/forecast process
Review monthly financial statements to understand key business drivers of actuals to budget/forecast variances
To be successful, the individual should:
Be curious about what they see and learn – always seeking to make things better
Strong organizational, project management, critical thinking, problem-solving skills
Roll up their sleeves and tackle whatever issue(s) the organization is grappling with
Be comfortable finding solutions to complex, ambiguous, and challenging issues
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interface and demonstrate sensitivity effectively at all levels of an organization
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate analyses into decisions and actions
Advanced Excel skills, familiarity with other Office 365 applications (SAP, Power BI, Tableau a plus)
Independent worker and able to manage multiple deliverables
Qualifications:
B.S. or B.A. in Finance, Business, Mathematics or Economics preferred
Strong PC skills, familiarity with Excel and other Office 365 applications
Excellent time management, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
1+ years of experience working with financial statements and large data sets
Self-motivated with high standards and attention to detail, along with an excellent work ethic
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate analyses into decisions and actions
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPEAccommodationAssistance@spe.sony.com.
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