TOP Critical Skills
Excel is required – advanced level 3+ years
3+ years' experience in Accounting or Finance
Attention to detail is critical, must be detail-oriented and able to communicate effectively, and be a team player
Willingness to learn and go through training, and be proactive in their learning experience
Able to work in a fast-paced environment that requires an evolving industry
Understanding of expense and revenue accounts, corporate finance/accounting background
Nice to Have:
- 5+ years of Finance/Accounting-related experience
- Demonstratable experience working in a similar role, experience working in entertainment/media industry is a plus
- Strong analytical skills, with an ability to understand and articulate financial data
- Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Experience working with SAP and LongView a plus
- Experience of interacting with stakeholder groups across multiple finance functions and regions, working in a fast-paced high-pressure environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an acute attention to detail
- Passion to learn and take on new challenges
direct to consumer experience, Streaming related experience is highly preferred
Deal Breakers?
We are looking for a strong finance and accounting background.
Ability to engage with business partners, and able to communicate effectively and have good attention to detail and be a team player, and be a proactive learner – if they are not able to engage in this way, this may not be a good fit for them.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment that requires an evolving industry, ability to be adaptable is necessary for success in this department.
Sr. Analyst - Finance, International Streaming
WHAT IS THE ROLE
As the Sr. Analyst of International Streaming this individual will provide financial and strategic support our International regions in consolidating, analysing, and managing the P&L, and assist in regular reporting and 'ad hoc' analysis for business leaders.
Reporting to the FP&A Manager, this position will:
- Business partner to regional teams internationally
- Support Finance Manager in maintaining oversight of the regional DTC P&L
- Responsible for detailed modelling of key metrics, marketing, subscriber additions, conversion, churn and revenue for the P+ business in these regions for all forecasts, outlooks, annual and long range plans
- Accurate reporting of P&L against forecast including narrative on business performance and variances
- Co-ordinate on the month end close process with cross functional finance teams, e.g. P2P, RtR, Controllership
- Focus on measuring, reporting and driving core KPI's and business activity
- Support the long-range planning (LRP) process and quarterly reviews, Budget and monthly forecast process
- Collaborate with the wider International Finance team to drive process improvements through automation of reporting packages and dashboards to support all regions
- Ad hoc reporting, modelling, and analyses, and supporting local commercial teams with business case development
- Ownership of PO tracking and reporting, provide stakeholders with transparency of spend and ensuring POs raised in a timely manner
- Work with Controllers, Tax, Legal teams to determine requirements applicable to P+ in each region
- Ensure that the appropriate financial procedures and controls are maintained, including continuous review and improvement of working practices
WHAT SKILLS DO YOU NEED
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of Finance/Accounting-related experience
- Demonstratable experience working in a similar role, experience working in entertainment / media industry is a plus
- Strong analytical skills, with an ability to understand and articulate financial data
- Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Experience working with SAP and LongView a plus
- Experience of interacting with stakeholder groups across multiple finance functions and regions, working in a fast-paced high-pressure environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an acute attention to detail
- Passion to learn and take on new challenges
Personal Qualities
- Proactive self-starter who takes ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks
- Flexible attitude to achieve results
- Excellent time, project management, and execution skills
- Clear and Strong Communicator
- Ability to remain calm under conflicting deadlines and pressure
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholder groups
- Commercially focused with a client service approach
- Strong organization and prioritization skills to help manage the work and coordinate tasks to complete our deliverables
- Champions of working that promote DE&I advocacy
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $44.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
Experience:
- SAP: 3 years (Required)
- Accounting: 5 years (Required)
- Finance: 5 years (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10036 (Required)
Work Location: In person
