Financial Analyst, Studio Operations at Sony Pictures… · Culver…

Summary: Sony Pictures Entertainment is seeking a Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and operational analysis for studio service businesses. This role offers the opportunity to understand financial drivers in motion picture and television production while collaborating with finance and operational teams. Responsibilities: - Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and mid-range planning processes - Assist in maintaining planning tools and financial models for accuracy and insight - Prepare consolidated financial reports and presentations for leadership review - Conduct variance analysis and help explain performance versus budget/forecast - Deliver ad-hoc financial analyses to inform operational decisions - Monitor key financial drivers and trends to highlight risks and opportunities - Collaborate with Studio Operations teams (e.g., Set Lighting & Grip, Transportation, Production Rentals) to understand cost and revenue drivers - Assist in translating operational performance into financial context - Support process improvement around planning and reporting - Prepare clear, executive-ready summaries and visualizations - Participate in cross-functional finance and operations discussions - Present insights that help business partners understand financial implications Required Qualifications: - Self-starter with initiative and follows through with minimal oversight - Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and ownership of deliverables - Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, effectively balancing recurring deliverables with ad-hoc requests in a deadline-driven environment - Strong time management skills, consistently meeting deadlines and ensuring timely completion of assigned deliverables - Professional presence and workplace maturity, including respectful collaboration in a shared office environment - Willing to learn the business from the ground up, including mastering foundational processes - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field - 1+ years of experience - Strong proficiency in Excel; ability to build and maintain planning models - Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis - Ability to work with large datasets and derive actionable insights - Experience leveraging AI-enabled productivity and analytical tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Power BI AI features) to drive process efficiencies, enhance analytical depth, and generate actionable business insights where appropriate Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with ERP or planning systems (e.g., SAP, Power BI, Tableau) - Familiarity with entertainment finance and cost structures a plus - Strong written and verbal communication skills Required Skills: Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Excel Important Skills: Variance Analysis, ERP Systems, Power BI Benefits: Annual incentive, Comprehensive benefits