40 hours/week, 9 Month Assignment (With possibility of extension)
A leading digital streaming network seeks a Finance Consultantto support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for its film portfolio.
Finance Consultant Responsibilities:
Own and maintain long-term film financial models from post-greenlight through the film's lifecycle, updating ultimate projections, reconciling third-party distribution and licensing agreements, and ensuring accurate financial forecasts.
Consolidate film slate financials, perform ad hoc financial analysis, evaluate risks and opportunities impacting portfolio performance, and recommend actions to improve forecasting accuracy.
Support the preparation of annual budgets, long-range plans, monthly and quarterly financial close activities, and ongoing financial reporting in partnership with accounting and financial systems teams.
Collaborate closely with Business Affairs, Theatrical Distribution, Marketing, Television Licensing, Transactional, Accounting, and cross-functional finance teams to support business planning and financial decision-making.
Monitor entertainment industry trends, update financial assumptions, develop financial models and presentations, and deliver insights that support strategic planning and executive decision-making.
Finance Consultant Qualifications:
3-5 years of professional experience in Finance and/or Accounting.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Strong financial modeling expertise with advanced Microsoft Excel skills and solid understanding of financial statements.
Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint.
Experience with FP&A, financial forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
Experience with film ultimates and entertainment financial modeling is strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of Hyperion is preferred.
Entertainment, media, or studio industry experience is strongly preferred.
Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple business functions and management levels.