Full Job Description

Company Overview:

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is 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.
SPEs Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia
Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000
Pictures, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, and Sony Pictures Classics. Sony
Pictures Television (SPT) operates three complementary lines of
business: 1) Distribution of SPE's feature films and television
programming to television outlets around the world, 2) Local television
production in key international markets, 3) International television
networks and digital networks.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting with
financial reporting and financial analysis. This includes, but is not
limited to: planning and preparing activities related to budgets,
forecasts and long-term plans, ad-hoc financial analysis and supporting
the management team with accurate reports. The Financial Analyst reports
to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis and interacts with
all levels of SPT management in home office and in the territory as well
as with SPE Corporate Finance.

RESPONSABILITIES

80% Financial Reporting & Analysis: Provide
financial analysis for SPT group and other business initiatives. Assist
the Finance Manager and the Finance Director with special projects and
ad hoc management reporting. Represent the Finance department in
business unit-specific meetings and responsible for identifying
necessary analysis and updating the department on key items of impact.
Develop, implement and report business unit performance measures and key
metrics. Prepare and communicate commentary monthly and quarterly for
each business unit supported. Prepare monthly variance analysis to
budget/forecasts for key management reports. Provide support to the
accounting department during the month-end close process to explain
variances. Update the Salesforce system on a weekly basis to provide up
to date actuals for the Sales team across the region. This person will
also be the go-to person for any questions/support related to
Salesforce.

20% Budget & Forecasting: Preparation of monthly
flash forecasts, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and mid-range
plans, including all required corporate submissions. Coordinate with
local offices all budget/forecast submissions and requests. Prepare
forecasts for monthly Home Office Flash reports. Assist with Budget and
MRP presentations.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Experience of 1+ years in Finance/Accounting/Economics experience is required
• Industry experience in cable, network or digital platforms,
  advertising sales or television is preferred with international
  experience also is a plus
• Fluency in English (required); Fluency in Spanish (preferred)
• Advanced skills and experience in Excel are required,
  including creating complex spreadsheets/advanced formulas for financial
  analysis
• Proficiency in PowerPoint is preferred
• SAP financial system experience is preferred
• Salesforce financial system experience is preferred
• Excellent communication, presentation and strong leadership skills are essential to this individuals success
• Effective prioritization skills and time management are essential, as well as the ability to multi-task
• Ability to make commitments and meet deadlines
• Proactive, self-starter and independent thinker
• Effective combination of analytical and organizational skills is required
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills who can work
  well with all levels of employees and is comfortable/experienced working
  in a multicultural environment
• The ideal candidate will have a mix of financial and
  accounting experience including financial reporting, budgeting,
  forecasting, and planning
• Knowledge of financial statement preparation and variance analysis, and experience in budget and forecast preparation

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree with a focus on Accounting/Finance/Economics/Engineering is required

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  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.