Sr Financial Analyst, Domestic Theatrical Finance
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Job Location:
Culver, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Amazon MGM Studios seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to be a key member on our Theatrical Finance team. This role is an exciting opportunity to join Theatrical Finance where you will work side-by-side with business and finance leaders to develop business investment strategies financial models and analytical insights for our theatrical campaigns. Your analytical expertise will drive critical investment decisions and help oversee 14-16 motion pictures annually across the United States and Canada.
You will be a partner to the marketing and creative teams to establish best-in-class processes to transform theatrical financial operations and will be responsible for financial modeling and analysis leading business reviews and supporting strategic and financial planning for new business launches.
Key job responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Modeling:
Develop and implement scalable financial processes for domestic theatrical operations
Create comprehensive financial forecasts and models
Conduct in-depth analysis of marketing campaigns focusing on investment optimization
Generate data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making
Support scenario planning and trade-off analysis
Establish and maintain accrual model automation
Budget Management & Reporting:
Build and maintain scalable reports (forecast models BI dashboards standardized margin reports)
Manage and update budgets and forecasts
Manage global allocation models
Review marketing and distribution plans for alignment with global strategy
Month-End & Compliance:
Support monthly close process
Validate actuals against expectations
Reconcile month-end entries with Studio and Corporate accounting
Leadership Competencies:
Ability to navigate ambiguous situations and contribute to strategy development
Developing influencing skills across various organizational levels
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to make data-driven decisions
Track record of standardizing and implementing process improvements
Ability to balance competing priorities and make effective trade-offs
A day in the life
Imagine diving into a world where financial analysis meets creative storytelling. Youll navigate financial landscapes translating data into strategic recommendations that power global entertainment initiatives. Your work will directly impact how theatrical campaigns are planned executed and optimized across diverse markets.
About the team
Our finance team is a collaborative network of strategic thinkers who are passionate about supporting creative storytelling through rigorous financial insights. We work closely with marketing and creative teams to ensure financial strategies align with broader business objectives and artistic vision.
- 3 years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- 3 years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
- Experience with cube engine tools (e.g. TM1 Cognos or Essbase) SQL and Data warehouse
- Experience in identifying leading and executing opportunities to improve automate standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes
- Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL MS Access Essbase Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle SAP Lawson JD Edwards)
- Experience with reporting and Data Visualization tools such as Quick Sight / Tableau / Power BI or other BI packages
- Experience in the entertainment industry
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
You will be a partner to the marketing and creative teams to establish best-in-class processes to transform theatrical financial operations and will be responsible for financial modeling and analysis leading business reviews and supporting strategic and financial planning for new business launches.
Key job responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Modeling:
Develop and implement scalable financial processes for domestic theatrical operations
Create comprehensive financial forecasts and models
Conduct in-depth analysis of marketing campaigns focusing on investment optimization
Generate data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making
Support scenario planning and trade-off analysis
Establish and maintain accrual model automation
Budget Management & Reporting:
Build and maintain scalable reports (forecast models BI dashboards standardized margin reports)
Manage and update budgets and forecasts
Manage global allocation models
Review marketing and distribution plans for alignment with global strategy
Month-End & Compliance:
Support monthly close process
Validate actuals against expectations
Reconcile month-end entries with Studio and Corporate accounting
Leadership Competencies:
Ability to navigate ambiguous situations and contribute to strategy development
Developing influencing skills across various organizational levels
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to make data-driven decisions
Track record of standardizing and implementing process improvements
Ability to balance competing priorities and make effective trade-offs
A day in the life
Imagine diving into a world where financial analysis meets creative storytelling. Youll navigate financial landscapes translating data into strategic recommendations that power global entertainment initiatives. Your work will directly impact how theatrical campaigns are planned executed and optimized across diverse markets.
About the team
Our finance team is a collaborative network of strategic thinkers who are passionate about supporting creative storytelling through rigorous financial insights. We work closely with marketing and creative teams to ensure financial strategies align with broader business objectives and artistic vision.
- 3 years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- 3 years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
- Experience with cube engine tools (e.g. TM1 Cognos or Essbase) SQL and Data warehouse
- Experience in identifying leading and executing opportunities to improve automate standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes
- Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL MS Access Essbase Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle SAP Lawson JD Edwards)
- Experience with reporting and Data Visualization tools such as Quick Sight / Tableau / Power BI or other BI packages
- Experience in the entertainment industry
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA Culver City - 72600.00 - 117100.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Microsoft Access
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
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