Senior Financial Analyst (SPE07032025)

Senior Financial Analyst
Will be responsible for supporting the accounting and financial operations for a TV production. Will apply financial accounting and reporting skills to the month end process for the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, preferably within the media or entertainment industry.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support on Operational and Production Accounting related matters, such as development cost spending, overhead controls, real estate, responding to Tax Dept. requests, fixed asset accounting, banking etc.,
• Manage the month-end reporting tasks in partnership with GFO and CG as well as prepare journal entries and analytical reports.
• Oversee the accounting activities performed by the CG, such as accounts payable and bank reconciliations.
• Work with Embassy Row Production Accounting on ensuring the show production costs are reported in S4/Hana (SAP) in an IFRS-compliant manner.
• Act as liaison to GFO on implementing Sony Pictures Accounting requirements, ensuring the accuracy of Embassy Row books and records, and responding to audit requests.
• Support preparation of quarterly forecasts, annual budget and mid-range plan.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis at management request.
• Develop and implement processes to leverage existing tools and streamline workflows.
• Complete special projects for operations and finance as necessary.

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree with accounting/finance focus required
• 4+ years public accounting or Entertainment industry finance/accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting / IFRS
• Qualified Accountant preferred (CPA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Entertainment experience preferred
• SAP knowledge preferred, with experience in S/4 HANAH and BPC
• Strong MS Excel skills required (vlookups, pivot tables, macros)
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and problem solve
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical and PC skills
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise and be flexible in work content levels and volumes
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with all levels of management and with non-Finance individuals