Finance Consultant

Avispa Technology•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A leading digital streaming network seeks a Finance Consultant to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for its film portfolio. This role involves owning and maintaining long-term film financial models, consolidating film slate financials, performing ad hoc analysis, and collaborating with various teams to support business planning and financial decision-making.

Requirements

3-5 years of professional experience in Finance and/or Accounting.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Strong financial modeling expertise with advanced Microsoft Excel skills and solid understanding of financial statements.
Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint.
Experience with FP&A, financial forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple business functions and management levels.

Nice To Haves

Experience with film ultimates and entertainment financial modeling is strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of Hyperion is preferred.
Entertainment, media, or studio industry experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain long-term film financial models from post-greenlight through the film's lifecycle, updating ultimate projections, reconciling third-party distribution and licensing agreements, and ensuring accurate financial forecasts.
Consolidate film slate financials, perform ad hoc financial analysis, evaluate risks and opportunities impacting portfolio performance, and recommend actions to improve forecasting accuracy.
Support the preparation of annual budgets, long-range plans, monthly and quarterly financial close activities, and ongoing financial reporting in partnership with accounting and financial systems teams.
Collaborate closely with Business Affairs, Theatrical Distribution, Marketing, Television Licensing, Transactional, Accounting, and cross-functional finance teams to support business planning and financial decision-making.
Monitor entertainment industry trends, update financial assumptions, develop financial models and presentations, and deliver insights that support strategic planning and executive decision-making.