Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - TV Production

Why Join Us

At Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), we’re storytellers, boundary-breakers, and visionaries. Every day, we bring to life television and digital content that moves audiences around the globe. Finance is at the heart of that mission — powering the decisions that drive growth, innovation, and creative excellence.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the SVP Finance and will have support of one to two junior staff

• Lead FP&A and commercial support for key segments of TV Production business

• Advise senior leadership on key financial risks, opportunities, and business implications

• Financial planning activities including the Mid-Range Plan, quarterly forecasts, annual budget, P&L, and cash flow planning

• Review series Ultimates for purposes of forecasting & financial reporting in accordance with IFRS

• Lead the review, validation, & consolidation of business units including variance analyses and executive review packages, ensuring data alignment across all submissions and systems

• Lead cross-functional projects including commercial, operational, & finance teams to leverage innovative technology, drive process efficiency, improve working capital, & manager risk across the TV studio

• Work directly with Divisional CFO & SVP of Finance on ad hoc studio-wide commercial and financial analysis in support of Divisional President & TV Chairman

• Drive communication of bi-weekly forecast changes and performance trends to executive leadership, highlighting key business drivers and influencing decision-making where appropriate.

• Lead monthly & quarterly KPI reporting packages

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, public accounting or management reporting.

• Entertainment experience preferred

• Demonstrated experience managing financial forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly and effectively to senior executives.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• High attention to detail, data accuracy, and adherence to corporate policies and deadlines.

• Experience with financial process automation, system integration, or dashboard design preferred.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $150,000 to $190,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

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