Senior Financial Analyst

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a leading global creator of multi-genre content across broadcast, streaming, digital and emerging platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and bold storytelling, the company is committed to reaching audiences where they are through a platform- and format-agnostic approach to developing, testing and scaling intellectual property worldwide. FOX Entertainment consists of three core business units. The FOX Television Network, which encompasses its flagship linear platform and streaming partnerships with Hulu and FOX One, is home to hit series including The Simpsons, The Masked Singer, Doc, Memory of a Killer, Fear Factor: House of Fear, The Floor and Hell’s Kitchen. FOX Entertainment Studios, operates the in-house scripted and unscripted studios behind series such as Animal Control, Best Medicine, The Faithful, and The Way Home, as well as Bento Box Entertainment with animated hits such as Hazbin Hotel and Krapopolis; Studio Ramsay Global with Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service and Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars; entertainment studio TMZ; and the independent film label Tideline. FOX Entertainment Global is the company’s worldwide content sales and distribution arm. As part of its evolution into a modern next-gen studio, FOX Entertainment is expanding its digital storytelling ecosystem with investments across vertical video with Holywater, Chain’s experiential storytelling, podcasting with Meet Cute, a two-way content pipeline with HarperCollins Publishing, and creator-led formats through the newly formed FOX Creator Studios. Through these strategic initiatives, the company is investing earlier in emerging ideas and new forms of audience engagement, while maintaining the ability to grow successful concepts into premium franchises across broadcast, streaming and global platforms. A prolific content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment collaborates with leading studios, creators, and platforms worldwide to produce and distribute premium content at scale across broadcast, streaming, and digital ecosystems, while continuing to grow its portfolio of owned IP and next-generation storytelling formats.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Financial Analyst will support the FOX Entertainment network business, including working closely with the Studio, Distribution and Corporate Finance teams. We are looking for a motivated and career-oriented candidate with a proactive approach and strong analytical and Excel skills. The Senior Financial Analyst will work on monthly close, budgets and forecasts, key financial reporting, ad hoc analysis, and tracking of various payments and receipts.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support month-end close activities to ensure timely delivery of financial results

• Prepare month-end reporting, including running system-generated reports and analyzing variance detail to be able to explain actuals vs budget and vs forecast variances

• Maintain supplemental schedules and support files

• Understand monthly trial balance activity and perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and analysis

• Collaborate with operational leads on various activities such as timely invoice submissions, coding accuracy, month-end accruals, and forecast/budget deliverables

• Set up expense authorization codes in Workday and monitor related project spend

• Prepare and process ad-hoc invoices and payments as needed

• Support external audit, tax, and compliance requests by gathering quarterly and annual documentation

• Perform ad-hoc reporting and special projects as required

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• BA/BS in Finance or Accounting
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of the department

• Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• High proficiency in using computer systems particularly Advanced Excel, Microsoft Word, Database Management skills, and ERPs e.g. Workday

• Independent judgment and be able to work on multiple assignments at once

• Operate successfully in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Big 4 and/or entertainment experience
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $35.50-47.12 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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