The Financial Analyst, Distribution FP&A is a key member of the Worldwide Distribution FP&A team, primarily responsible for the consolidation and analysis of quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and multi-year strategic plans. This role will support either the TV Production or Features product line, driving value through the creation and enhancement of planning models, financial analyses, and global reporting.

The analyst will partner closely with FP&A, Commercial, IT, and other cross-functional teams to support planning activities, improve forecasting accuracy, optimize reporting processes, and provide actionable financial insights that support business decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage product assumption tracking for assigned product lines.
• Support the consolidation and analysis of quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range strategic plans.
• Ensure accurate and timely forecast submissions for assigned product lines and for costs and overhead, where applicable
• Performance variance analysis for respective product lines.  
• Develop and maintain global reporting, dashboards, and financial analyses that provide actionable business insights.
• Analyze product performance and key business drivers using financial data and commercial insights from global regions.
• Track product ultimates and develop key performance metrics to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Prepare quarterly presentations, executive reporting, and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Collaborate with Global FP&A, Commercial, and IT teams to streamline financial processes and reporting.
• Maintain FP&A planning systems, hierarchies, and reporting structures.
• Perform financial analyses and present operating and financial metrics in a clear, executive-ready format.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes, improve reporting efficiency, and leverage AI-enabled financial tools where appropriate.
• Support additional planning, reporting, and departmental initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or another analytical discipline.
• 1–2 years of relevant finance or FP&A experience preferred.
• Experience in media, entertainment, or related industries is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial analysis into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Experience with financial planning and reporting systems (SAP, EPM, Analytics Cloud, Power BI, Tableau or similar tools preferred).
• Experience developing automated reporting solutions, forecasting models, and data-intensive analyses.
• Strong organizational, time management, and decision-making skills.
• Experience working with large datasets and financial reporting.
• Self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for process optimization.
• Collaborative team player who works effectively across multiple business functions.

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