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1000 Sony Pictures Ent Inc

Financial Analyst, Motion Picture Finance

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A Financial Analyst evaluates investment opportunities and makes recommendations to individuals and businesses. Analyzes the performance of different types of investments, studies business and economic trends and analyzes data to project company earnings

$99,687 / year median in California

-21% projected decline

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Job Description

The Financial Analyst position is a key member of the MP Divisional Finance team, supporting film label operations, title-level analytics, recurring forecasts, cash flow reporting, and corporate submissions. The role supports monthly and quarterly planning processes including film ultimate maintenance, release calendar updates, slate performance, trend analysis and forecast presentation materials. This position will partner with MP Divisional Finance, Accounting, Distribution, Label Operations, and Corporate Finance teams to ensure financial forecast, audit schedules, and management reporting are prepared accurately and delivered timely. Responsibilities Maintain monthly and ongoing title analytics, including Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions ultimates, major label release calendars, box office/release date changes, slate summary ultimates, Revenue/EBIT trend reporting, and box office analysis Support quarterly forecast cycles for Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions and other assigned labels by reviewing Distribution updates, preparing forecast files, developing presentation materials, and coordinating with finance partners to validate assumptions and business drivers Assist in preparation of quarterly cash forecast for MPG including analysis by market, cash timing and drivers of difference compared to previous forecast Assist Global Finance Accounting with month end close activities for film ultimate amortization in SAP, Overhead analysis, title updates based on monthly activity and analysis for theatrical accruals Support quarterly analyses and schedules including FX impact analysis, impairment memo support, amortization by label analysis, residuals confirmation schedules, and audit schedules such as quarterly comparisons reports, and title selections required for audit to calculate obligation ultimates Prepare corporate requirements including bi-weekly forecast updates, Revenue/OI by slate reporting, FX rate impact, and divisional cash flow BW submission files Partner with Global Finance Accounting, Corporate Finance, Global Distribution, Label Operations and other cross-functional teams to gather inputs, reconcile financial data, explain drivers, and improve recurring forecast and reporting processes Collaborate with our participations reporting team to reconcile obligation payments and ensure investor and participant costs align with film models Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred 0-1 years of experience Strong MS Excel skills required (Look-ups, pivot tables, macros) Solid business acumen and problem-solving skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize forecast drivers, risks, opportunities, and variance explanations clearly Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Ability to manage multiple recurring deliverables, follow through on open items, and bring projects to timely completion Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Distribution, and Label Operation partners Ability to streamline or improve forecast, reporting, and submission processes, including proficiency with AI tools to enhance efficiency or analysis Working knowledge of
US GAAP/IFRS
concepts and entertainment finance processes preferred Proficiency with
Microsoft Suite:
Excel, Word and PowerPoint required; experience with SAP/S4, BW, BPC, and AI tools e.g. ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude preferred The anticipated base salary for this position is $66,400-$83,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position. 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. SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law. Sony Pictures does not allow audio recording, video recording or use of AI note-taking tools during interviews. Please be aware these tools may be enabled as a default and can be difficult to disable once the interview has started, so we recommend you check your device and disable these tools prior to the start of your interview. If recording or the use of the tools occurs during the interview and cannot be promptly turned off or disabled, the interviewer may end the interview. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance