The primary responsibilities of the Financial Analyst for Worldwide Marketing Finance and Distribution are the creation, monitoring and reporting of theatrical marketing budgets, in order to accurately report ultimate spend to corporate finance for overall company financials. The individual should be proactive in accomplishing tasks and finding ways to improve current workflow. A desire to work efficiently, respond promptly to inquiries, and foster working relationships across the Marketing Department is crucial for this role. Given that the team is so small, this is a key role with high priority.

Responsibilities:

Provides weekly reports to senior management of Marketing with the status of all current estimated budgets.
Reviews weekly title costs of current budgets vs. actuals. Adjusts the film title budgets, if necessary.
Ensures the preparation of purchase orders by the Marketing Group so that financial commitments are reflected timely.
Media Weekly Flowcharts
Spent/Committed Weekly Reports
BRE Weekly Report
Weekly Cost Load supervision and support
Staff Allocations
Budget True Up
SAP Journal preparation
Charge Backs approvals (Production and Overhead)
Domestic Home Entertainment Marketing Financial Reporting Support
Canada Financial Reporting Support
Participation and Compliance Audit support
Final Picture Budget Reconciliation
Sensitivities review and updates to Pictures
Canada Financial Reporting Support
Performs other special projects for the division

Requirements:

Experience with finance support in Media and/or Entertainment
Experience with financial systems, including SAP, Apollo and S&C (Sony specific)
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance or related skills preferred
Strong academic credentials from an esteemed university e.g., min GPA 3.2 preferred
Taken specialized courses in financial accounting, modelling, quantitative reasoning and international finance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to effectively use standard document creation and management programs like Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Good writing skills;
Professionalism and maintenance of confidentiality;
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks;
Careful attention to detail;
Strategic thinking
Analytical skills
Teamwork skills / leadership skills
Time management and organization skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
Understanding of creative filmmaking (experience and/or studies)

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.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.

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Financial Analyst, Marketing Finance