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Sony Pictures Entertainment Executive Director, WW Television Distribution FP&A in Culver City, California
The Executive Director, Worldwide Television Distribution FP&A is responsible for the FP&A process related to Distribution sales of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) Content. This includes the mid-range plan, quarterly reforecast, and budget processes. This role reports to the VP, Worldwide Distribution Central Team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for planning process related to Distribution sales of SPE Content, directly managing/developing a team of six
Collaborate with non-US based colleagues for consolidation, reporting and analysis of worldwide financial mid-range plans, forecasts and budgets
Define the process, set timelines and scope, create deliverables, and ensure efficiency and effectiveness across multiple constituents within SPE
Support monthly close analysis of worldwide revenues and direct costs
Build and maintain financial models/analyses for “greenlight” approvals and subsequent ultimates
Partner with all Production divisions and Content Strategy for understanding of ultimate and revenue flow impacts as part of key review cycles
Assist team members on both local and global ad-hoc analyses
Assist with financial analyses in support of new business models
Collaborate with the Sales Planning and Product Strategy groups to identify and initiate financial analyses of internal and external data
Prepare financial presentations for operations and finance
Develop and implement processes to leverage existing global tools and streamline workflows
Complete special projects for operations and finance as necessary.
Maintain appropriate controls as required by Sarbanes Oxley
QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years of experience, supported by at least a Bachelor’s degree
Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, planning, and analysis
Television Distribution and international experience preferred
Fluency in Excel and PowerPoint is a necessity; Analytics tools experience like Power BI a plus
Multinational, matrix experience with large-scale multi-currency ERP systems preferred, particularly SAP and Essbase
SKILLS
Solutions focused, with a “can do” mindset, able to operate effectively in a deadline driven environment and exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
Experience in automating tasks or processes, as well as identifying and organizing data to achieve a better outcome for analyses
Able to quickly grasp new concepts, problem solve and communicate with local/distant team through tactical execution
Experience in any or all of 1) transforming legacy manual processes into integrated digital/automated processes; 2) data intensive models/forecasting; complex/intensive analytical analysis
Strong track record of team, and individual member, development
Solid accounting / GAAP knowledge – ASC 606 a plus
Ability to build strong relationships across distance and time zones in a matrixed organization
Excellent oral and written communication skills with multiple levels of the organization; ability to build relationships with various internal stakeholders
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. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPEAccommodationAssistance@spe.sony.com.
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