Production Financial Analyst

Job Description

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. For additional information, go to http://www.sonypictures.com

The Production Finance Analyst for Series Animation will be a key strategic partner with the Production teams in the creation of executable production plans and show budgets that represent the creative vision of the film makers. They will be instrumental in estimating final costs, cash flow, preparing client specific documentation while evaluating risks and opportunities and optimizing production entity structure to minimize financial and legal risk.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Production teams to create and manage production schedules and budgets.
• Provide and present clear, accurate and timely production planning scenarios and analysis to both Producers and cross functional teams during the life cycle of a series.
• Ascertain and solve budgeting and staffing issues.
• Collaborate with Producers to quickly estimate and evaluate production health against milestones and data metrics.
• Create budgets and summaries that provide metrics and data that can be shared broadly to ensure cross functional alignment and well-informed decision making.
• Adapt to changing scenarios, anticipate problems and recommend solutions to Producers.
• Provide accurate, detailed and timely cost reports, cash flows and headcount forecasts.
• Comply with all policies and procedures for POs, invoices, checks and time card approvals.
• Create client specific forms and documentations for communication of financial information including payment schedules.

Qualifications:

• TV Animation Production accounting/finance experience required.
• Proficiency with Excel based cost reporting, model building required.
• Business or Accounting degree preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be self-motivated, disciplined, highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks

*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.