US-CA Culver City, MANAGER OF FINANCE & PROGRAMMING ANALYSIS, Sony Pictures Television 0838
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Position: Manager of Finance & Programming Analysis
Date: June 19, 2007
JOB #0838
Location: Culver City, CA
Status: Full-time

DESCRIPTION:  Manager of Finance & Programming Analysis

Sony Pictures Television
Req: 8888

Sony Pictures Entertainment is a leading creator and distributor of entertainment products, services and technology. Our global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home video acquisitions and distribution, operation of studio facilities, development of new entertainment technologies and distribution of filmed entertainment in over 67 countries.

General:

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) produces television programs for all markets and day parts, and is a full-service domestic distributor.  

The Manager is responsible for development of financial models and analyses to provide strategic, financial and analytical support of SPT’s production and distribution of television series, TV movies and shortform programming.

Responsibilities:

*  Create complex financial models, projections and sensitivities for TV Series, shortform programming and TV Movies.  Examples include Greenlight analyses, talent profit participation estimates, cash flow estimates and impact of partnership, financing and distribution structures.
*  Analyze TV Series and film license agreements, co-production agreements, distribution agreements, and other relevant deals.
*  Assess financial impact of new ventures or other agreements.
*  Develop Powerpoint presentations for senior management that convey complex financial and strategic issues.
*  Independently partner with Production, Creative, Business Affairs, Budgeting and Forecasting and other departments to develop business model assumptions.  Also be able to effectively relate the modeling results back to these constituents.
*  Develop the sales model for domestic television distribution of feature films.

Experience:

*  A minimum of five years or more of relevant work experience in Finance, Business Planning, Banking, Strategic planning or related work requiring financial modeling and strategic thinking.
*  Four-year accounting, business, economics or related degree.
*  Extensive MS Excel and Powerpoint
*  CPA and/or MBA preferred, not required.
*  Entertainment experience preferred.

Skills:

*  Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
*  Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects;
*  Solid follow-through on all projects; ability to bring projects to timely completion;
*  Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and ability to coordinate timely information gathering from multiple sources;
*  Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management;
*  Ability to quickly grasp new concepts;
*  Advanced PC skills and excellent written and verbal skills are required.

As a global leader in creativity and innovation, Sony Pictures Entertainment draws upon the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our workforce for continued success. Our respect for employee differences and focus on employee development encourages a progressive and rewarding work environment. In addition, SPE offers excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k, 10 paid holidays, plus much more.

COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION:

To be considered for this position, you must meet the minimum qualifications as described above and forward your resume online at www.sonypicturesjobs.com under Req# 8888.
 

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an EE/AA/E. No telephone calls please.