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Sony Pictures Television (SPT) – Game Shows financial planning and analysis (FP&A) team is looking for an FP&A Manager to support SPT’s Game Shows and Ad Sales businesses, reporting directly to the VP, FP&A.
SPT – Game Shows FP&A team provides financial planning, insights, and support for Game Shows production as well as SPT Ad Sales businesses. The FP&A team builds financial forecasts, maintains TV ultimates for all productions, and supports senior management in deal negotiations and business analyses. In pursuit of these goals, the FP&A team liaises with other finance groups within the organization, including production and distribution finance, audit, accounting, technical accounting, billings, corporate reporting, and residuals, as well as non-finance groups including the creative and ad sales teams and business affairs.
Responsibilities:
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Responsible for managing all Game Show productions & Ad Sales financial planning processes, including budget, quarterly forecasts, mid-range plan, reporting and consolidating, as well as coordinating with SPE for the forecast and accounting consolidation and submissions
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Specific P&L responsibility, including preparing & leading the forecast for Game Shows and Ad Sales
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Build and maintain production and ad sales ultimates for purposes of forecasting, financial reporting, financial close and planning in accordance with GAAP and ASC 926
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Works closely with the Game Shows EVP and team, as well as SPT Ad Sales, supporting various stakeholders in financial scenario modeling for new business opportunities and deals
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Maintain appropriate controls within the planning and ultimate process as required by SOX
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Work closely with Distribution divisions to understand distribution ultimates, along with by fiscal year/broadcast season revenue and cost P&L projections
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Work closely with Billings & Production teams to manage cash forecast process
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Prepare financial presentations for operations and senior management
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Develop and implement processes to leverage existing tools and streamline workflows
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Complete special projects for operations and finance as necessary
Requirements:
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BS/BA degree with accounting/finance focus required
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4+ years public and/or private accounting experience required
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2+ years hands on experience with ultimate accounting in accordance with ASC 926 strongly preferred
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Experience in automating tasks or processes, as well as identifying and organizing data to achieve a better outcome for analyses
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CPA and/or MBA preferred
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Entertainment experience preferred
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SAP and/or Essbase knowledge preferred
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Strong MS Excel skills required
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Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and problem solve
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Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects
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Strong accounting / IFRS knowledge
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Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical and PC skills
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Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
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Excellent oral and written communication skills with all levels of management
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