Senior Financial Analyst
VIZ Media•San Francisco, CA
•$130,000 - $140,000•Hybrid
About The Position
VIZ Media, the world leader in English-language versions of manga and anime (Japanese comics and animation), is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Accounting & Finance team. The Senior Financial Analyst will ensure accurate and timely reporting, support data-driven decision-making, and develop/maintain models to support financial plans and forecasts.
Requirements
- 2+ years of finance experience or related forecast/planning experience
- Strong business acumen with high intellectual curiosity
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Team player mindset with ability to work cross functionally to solve complex issues
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel to analyze complex business scenarios by building financial models
- Experience working with large datasets
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness
- Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field, or equivalent experience, with a record that demonstrates suitable preparation for this position
Nice To Haves
- Experience in media/entertainment/publishing industry
- Interest in anime and/or manga
- Experience with top ERP systems (e.g. Netsuite, Oracle, SAP) and data analytics software (e.g. Essbase)
Responsibilities
- Partner with publishing and animation teams to analyze sales and P&L performance versus various financial benchmarks
- Collaborate with accounting team to support month-end and quarter-end close
- Provide monthly and quarterly financial reporting, analysis, and key metrics that enable business decision-making
- Work with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
- Create financial models and perform profitability analyses to support strategic planning and evaluate new business opportunities
- Monitor and track key financial metrics, and effectively communicate insights to stakeholders
- Identify areas for process improvement and support the implementation of best practices in FP&A processes to increase efficiency and improve business outcomes
- Provide financial insight, and prepare dashboards and presentations for leadership team
- Stay up to date on industry and market trends to inform financial planning and analysis
- Perform ad hoc requests and drive cross-functional analytic projects for senior management
Benefits
- Partially subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) savings plan – including employer matching
- Flexible Spending – health and dependent care
- Commuter stipend for in-office work
- Life Insurance/AD&D/STD/LTD
- Legal & ID Theft insurance
- Group Pet insurance rates
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time - plus your birthday is a holiday!
- Philanthropy program, including paid time off for volunteer work
- Wellness program, including fitness membership discounts and reimbursement
- Full time casual dress
- Flexible work hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
