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Lionsgate · 2 months ago

Sr. Analyst, Content Analysis, Business Strategy & Planning

Santa Monica, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $80K/yr

2+ years exp

Lionsgate is one of the world’s leading standalone content companies, focusing on motion picture and television production and distribution. They are seeking a Senior Analyst for the Content Analysis team, who will play a vital role in facilitating the greenlight process and providing financial analyses to support strategic operations within the Motion Picture Group.

AdvertisingContentDigital MediaMedia and EntertainmentPublishing

Responsibilities

Play an integral role within the Content Analysis team to manage the overall greenlight process for Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group

Develop P&Ls and related financial analyses for films, games, live/stage shows, and more from inception, to greenlight, to release, to post-release

Model and analyze talent, distribution, and equity deals while working closely with executives at all levels throughout the deal negotiation process

Evaluation of profit/loss, NPV, and IRR for individual projects and overall business units to ensure adherence to MPG Content Strategy and alignment to target financial KPIs

Provide ad hoc financial modeling and analyses related to strategic projects across the company; e.g., M&A due diligence, deal and organizational structuring, and business development

Work cohesively with Financial Planning & Analysis team, especially during quarterly forecast & Annual Plan, to connect the dots on how individual content decisions impact the overall MPG P&L

Participate in the development and management of the business plan(s) of the MPG and individual sub-segments, and seek solutions for internal business performance improvement and operating efficiencies

Create and maintain high-level reporting for the Chair of MPG, MPG Division leads, and C-Suite executives

Qualification

Financial modelingExcel proficiencyPowerPoint proficiencyEntertainment industry experienceAnalytical thinkingOrganizational skillsLeadership qualitiesCommunication skills

Required

2-4 years of relevant experience (Entertainment industry experience preferred; prior experience in investment banking, management consulting, corporate strategy, business development or strategic planning in a leading media company is a plus)

Must have outstanding Excel and financial modeling skills, and moderate proficiency in PowerPoint/Office (experience with VBA and/or financial consolidation tools is a plus)

Intellectual curiosity, strong desire to learn, and a passion for media, entertainment, and technology

Detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple deliverables and manage toward evolving deadlines

Must possess strong leadership qualities to motivate and persuade others to accomplish organizational objectives in a unified and fluent manner

Strong work ethic, high sense of urgency, and ability to work extended hours

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The successful candidate will have the aptitude to tackle multiple projects, solve problems, and efficiently execute deliverables and be expected to interact with and present to senior executives at all levels within the Motion Picture Group