Business Analyst - Data & Analytics

Lionsgate•Santa Monica, CA

1d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Summary of PositionLionsgate is seeking a Business Analyst to support data and technology initiatives across Film & Television studio operations. This role is suited for someone with a consulting background, hands on studio experience, and the ability to use modern AI tools to accelerate analysis, documentation, and stakeholder communication. You will partner with Finance, Sales & Distribution, Legal, Marketing, and Content Operations to translate business needs into clear requirements and deliver practical, data driven solutions.Responsibilities Lead structured discovery with business stakeholders to define problems, requirements, and success criteria Translate business needs into clear functional, data, and reporting requirements Create executive ready materials (problem statements, process flows, presentations) Partner with engineering and analytics teams to ensure accurate implementation Support vendor evaluations and implementation of internal and third party tools Assist with project scoping, sequencing, and UAT execution Develop training materials and support user adoption Use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Cursor) to improve speed and quality of analysis and documentation Qualifications and Skills Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field 3 –7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Consultant, or similar role Prior consulting experience with strong problem structuring skills Film/TV studio experience with familiarity across finance, content, or distribution workflows Hands‑on experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or Cursor Strong understanding of SDLC (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft 365, Visio, or Lucidchart Nice to Haves Experience with analytics and BI tools (Sigma, Row Zero, Power BI, Tableau) Familiarity with data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Salesforce, Dynamics) Experience supporting Finance, FP&A, CFO, or CAO organizations Background in studio operations, post‑production, or content distribution About LionsgateLionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.Our Benefits Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day 401(k) company matching Compensation$90,000 – $110,000EEO StatementLionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
3 –7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Consultant, or similar role
Prior consulting experience with strong problem structuring skills
Film/TV studio experience with familiarity across finance, content, or distribution workflows
Hands‑on experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or Cursor
Strong understanding of SDLC (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft 365, Visio, or Lucidchart

Nice To Haves

Experience with analytics and BI tools (Sigma, Row Zero, Power BI, Tableau)
Familiarity with data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Salesforce, Dynamics)
Experience supporting Finance, FP&A, CFO, or CAO organizations
Background in studio operations, post‑production, or content distribution

Responsibilities

Lead structured discovery with business stakeholders to define problems, requirements, and success criteria
Translate business needs into clear functional, data, and reporting requirements
Create executive ready materials (problem statements, process flows, presentations)
Partner with engineering and analytics teams to ensure accurate implementation
Support vendor evaluations and implementation of internal and third party tools
Assist with project scoping, sequencing, and UAT execution
Develop training materials and support user adoption
Use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Cursor) to improve speed and quality of analysis and documentation