Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - TV Production Consolidation
Job Description
Why Join Us
At Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), we’re storytellers, boundary-breakers, and visionaries. Every day, we bring to life television and digital content that moves audiences around the globe. Finance is at the heart of that mission — powering the decisions that drive growth, innovation, and creative excellence.
Responsibilities
Reports directly to the SVP Finance and will have support of one to two junior staff
Lead FP&A and commercial support for key segments of TV Production business
Advise senior leadership on key financial risks, opportunities, and business implications
Financial planning activities including the Mid-Range Plan, quarterly forecasts, annual budget, P&L, and cash flow planning
Review series Ultimates for purposes of forecasting & financial reporting in accordance with IFRS
Lead the review, validation, & consolidation of business units including variance analyses and executive review packages, ensuring data alignment across all submissions and systems
Lead cross-functional projects including commercial, operational, & finance teams to leverage innovative technology, drive process efficiency, improve working capital, & manager risk across the TV studio
Work directly with Divisional CFO & SVP of Finance on ad hoc studio-wide commercial and financial analysis in support of Divisional President & TV Chairman
Drive communication of bi-weekly forecast changes and performance trends to executive leadership, highlighting key business drivers and influencing decision-making where appropriate.
Lead monthly & quarterly KPI reporting packages
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
8+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, public accounting or management reporting.
Entertainment experience preferred
Demonstrated experience managing financial forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly and effectively to senior executives.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
High attention to detail, data accuracy, and adherence to corporate policies and deadlines.
Experience with financial process automation, system integration, or dashboard design preferred.
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