Sony Pictures Entertainment · 4 days ago
Sr Manager, Motion Picture Group Divisional Finance
Culver City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expSony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a leading creator and distributor of entertainment products, services, and technology. The Senior Manager of Divisional Finance for the Motion Picture Group will drive planning and strategic decision-making across feature film operations, preparing financial forecasts and partnering with teams to enhance performance and accuracy.
ContentFilm DistributionFilm ProductionMedia and EntertainmentTV Production
Responsibilities
Supervise and assist in preparation of annual Budgets, Forecasts, Mid-Range Plans
Collaborate with various teams, including MPG Business Development, on greenlight/film model updates, ultimate profitability and by-title performance tracking
Coordinate with lines of business (Marketing, Distribution, Production, Corporate Finance) and all Theatrical Distribution Labels (MPG, Cruncyroll) on product/content (for upcoming 3 years) and cash flow assumptions
Run impairment risks on current releases and/or on 3rd party co-financing deals, as needed for forecasts; prepare risk analyses and supplemental schedules for the accounting group (GFO) and external auditors, as requested
Oversee preparation of Consolidated 3-Year Cash Flows and Balance Sheet forecasts; ensure working capital targets are met
For the Consolidated Cash Flow forecast, prepare the executive-level presentation, including variance analyses, for DCFO and CFO review
Lend subject matter expertise to staff on all functions to continue optimizing workflow efficiencies and accuracy
Perform box office analysis on new releases, industry comparatives, by-title market analysis, and various other metrics to provide financial guidance to management
Execute regression analysis and other advanced modeling techniques to enhance forecasting timing models on certain P&L and Cash flows
Evaluate Net Present Value on certain revenue and cost items, including content valuations, obligations, revenue recognition (ASC 606)
Oversee modeling updates, tracking, and preparation of supporting schedules on slate financing deals, as needed; collaborate with MPG Business Development and GFO
Assist in drafting SOX controls and ensure compliance with all financial controls; coordinate with GFO and Technical Accounting
With staff, coordinate with participations group to review statements issued to participants and investors and ensure payment accuracy
Assist as liaison with technical accounting on new deal structures, ensuring models align with IFRS-compliant treatments
Approve division ultimates and third-party invoices, e.g., with TV or streaming providers, as part of film model ultimate workflows
Partner with Financial Reporting team (GFO) for P&L and Cash monthly performance comparisons to plan
Support system enhancements and user testing for forecasting efficiencies
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree with accounting/finance/economics focus required
5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, modeling, and accounting; entertainment/media industry experience strongly preferred
1-2 years of managerial experience, including managing, developing, and leading staff
Deep expertise in technical modeling and indirect and direct cash flow forecasting, working capital, and balance sheet analyses
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; SAP or similar ERP experience preferred
Knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP principles; SOX compliance experience required
Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial insights to executives
Collaborative leadership style; able to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor team members
Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Demonstrated ability to improve processes, challenge the status quo, and drive efficiency through automation or analytics
Possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, focus on generating results and exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics
Preferred
CPA and/or MBA/Masters degree strongly preferred
Entertainment/media industry experience strongly preferred
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; SAP or similar ERP experience preferred
Experience with enterprise planning systems (e.g. SAP BPC, SmartView, etc.) and business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, others)
Benefits
Annual incentive
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. It is a sub-organization of Sony.
5001-10000 employees
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Tom Bernard
Co-President and Co-Founder of Sony Pictures Classics
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