Finance Manager

Our client is seeking a Contract to Hire Finance Manager to assist in the comprehensive planning and strategic decision making activity across all feature film operations. This position will prepare P&L and Cash Flow forecasts, manage financial models, and partner with finance and operating personnel to deliver analytics.

• Supervise and assist in preparation of annual Budgets, Forecasts, Mid-Range Plans
• Collaborate with various teams, including MPG Business Development, on greenlight/film model updates, ultimate profitability and by-title performance tracking
• Coordinate with lines of business (Marketing, Distribution, Production, Corporate Finance) and all Theatrical Distribution Labels on product/content (for upcoming 3 years) and cash flow assumptions
• Run impairment risks on current releases and/or on 3rd party co-financing deals, as needed for forecasts; prepare risk analyses and supplemental schedules for the accounting group and external auditors, as requested
• Oversee preparation of Consolidated 3-Year Cash Flows and Balance Sheet forecasts; ensure working capital targets are met
• For the Consolidated Cash Flow forecast, prepare the executive-level presentation, including variance analyses
• Perform box office analysis on new releases, industry comparatives, by-title market analysis, and various other metrics to provide financial guidance to management
• Execute regression analysis and other advanced modeling techniques to enhance forecasting timing models on certainty and cash flows
• Evaluate Net Present Value on certain revenue and cost items, including content valuations, obligations, revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• Assist in drafting SOX controls and ensure compliance with all financial controls; coordinate with GFO and Technical Accounting
• Assists liaison with technical accounting on new deal structures, ensuring models align with IFRS-compliant treatments
• Approve division ultimate's and third-party invoices, e.g., with TV or streaming providers, as part of film model ultimate workflows

• BS/BA degree with accounting/finance/economics focus required
• CPA and/or MBA/Master's degree strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, modeling, and accounting; entertainment/media industry experience strongly preferred
• 1-2 years of managerial experience, including managing, developing, and leading staff
• Deep expertise in technical modeling and indirect and direct cash flow forecasting, working capital, and balance sheet analyses
• Advanced Excel and Power Points kills; SAP or similar ERP experience preferred
• Experience with enterprise planning systems (e.g. SAP BPC, Smart View, etc.) and business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, others)
• Knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP principles; SOX compliance experience required

financial modeling, AI experience with large data sets