Financial Analyst, Domestic Theatrical Finance

Amazon • Culver City, CA

15d

About The Position

Are you a data-driven financial professional who thrives at the intersection of
entertainment and analytics? Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a Financial Analyst
to join our theatrical finance team, where you'll play a pivotal role in
optimizing marketing investments that drive box office success for major motion
pictures.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine rigorous financial analysis
with creative industry dynamics. You'll partner with marketing, distribution,
and PR teams to track campaign performance, identify optimization opportunities,
and deliver insights that influence multi-million dollar investment decisions.
As a member of our theatrical finance team, you'll gain exposure to the full
lifecycle of film releases—from strategic planning through campaign execution
and post-release analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a highly analytical field (e.g., Engineering, Math, and Computer Science)
• Experience in corporate finance including budgeting/planning, forecasting and reporting
• 1+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
• Experience in the entertainment industry
• Experience with enterprise systems including SAP, Oracle, and custom applications
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and automation technologies to streamline workflows, analyze data, and enhance productivity
• Experience in written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to understand operational drivers and connect financial metrics to business outcomes

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain sophisticated financial reporting systems and dashboards that provide real-time visibility into marketing campaign performance across theatrical releases
• Analyze marketing budgets and spending patterns, proactively identifying variances and recommending course corrections to optimize campaign ROI
• Conduct variance analysis that connects financial performance to business drivers, translating complex data into actionable insights for marketing and distribution partners
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve forecast accuracy, leveraging historical trends and campaign insights to anticipate spending requirements
• Develop trusted advisor relationships with marketing, PR, and distribution teams, serving as their finance point of contact for campaign planning and performance tracking
• Support strategic planning and investment decision-making by conducting ad hoc financial analyses that evaluate marketing effectiveness and ROI scenarios
• Proactively communicate financial insights to business partners, ensuring stakeholders understand budget status, risks, and opportunities throughout the campaign lifecycle
• Execute monthly close activities with precision, preparing accurate accrual journal entries and supporting audit requirements for internal and external stakeholders
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial deliverables through rigorous reconciliation and quality control processes
• Drive operational efficiency by documenting and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures, managing system onboarding for new users, and maintaining the department's deliverables calendar
• Identify and implement process improvements using technology and automation to increase team productivity and enhance data quality

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: Entry Level