Finance Manager, Film, Amazon MGM Studios FP&A

Amazon • Culver City, CA

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About The Position

Amazon MGM Studios (AMS) Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team is looking
for a Finance Manager to support the business and finance teams, with a focus on
managing the financial planning efforts, with direct ownership of Theatrical
Film FP&A forecasting and Ultimates. This role will focus on both core financial
planning cycles, including Month-End Close, Quarterly Guidance forecasts and
Annual Operating Plans, as well, film ultimate scenario analysis and maintenance
of film slate. This role provides exposure to both finance partners and business
teams (strategy, marketing, production, etc.). You'll be the financial
storyteller behind blockbuster movies, translating complex data into narratives
that drive Amazon MGM Studios' success.

Your day will be a blend of creative financial analysis and collaborative
problem-solving. You'll dive deep into film financial models, uncovering
insights that shape strategic decisions across production, distribution, and
strategy teams. No two days will look the same as you navigate the evolving film
financial landscape.

We are a collaborative and innovative finance team passionate about supporting
Amazon MGM Studios' storytelling mission. Our work goes beyond numbers – we help
bring cinematic visions to life through rigorous financial planning and
insightful analysis.

Requirements

• 5+ years of multiple finance and accounting roles experience
• 5+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
• 5+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
• 5+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience
• Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field, or Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience

Nice To Haves

• MBA, or CPA
• Knowledge of SQL/ETL
• Knowledge of Python Pandas and time-series forecasting packages
• Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)

Responsibilities

• Develop sophisticated financial models that forecast theatrical film performance, tracking revenue streams and cost dynamics
• Maintain comprehensive film slate and ultimates projections, adapting to evolving release strategies and market conditions
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting of Film Business P&L
• Partner cross-functionally with Strategy, Distribution, and Production teams to generate actionable financial insights
• Manage and mentor film financial analyst

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager