Senior Financial Analyst, Participations and Ultimates
At a glance
Senior FP&A role at Lionsgate Entertainment. Santa Monica · $75,000–$80,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build participations ultimates, financial analyses and statements, then present your findings to colleagues and managers
- Review contracts and accounting records to identify participation terms and understand deal structures
- Test changes to work processes that improve efficiency and make results more consistent
- Take on requested special assignments and one-off analyses
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or business administration
- At least two years of overall work experience
- Working knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas and large datasets
- Strong analysis, organization and communication skills, with sound judgment and attention to detail
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can manage several projects independently while working well with a team and meeting strict contractual deadlines. The position is based in Santa Monica.
From the employer
Summary of Position
The primary focus of this position is to prepare participations ultimates, detailed financial analysis, and statements. This candidate will present results of their work to colleagues and management, and collaborate in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. This position may also assist with special projects and ad-hoc analysis as assigned. Duties may include gathering documentation and reviewing contracts and accounting records. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and communication skills, exercises sound judgment, and can independently manage multiple projects.
Responsibilities
• Prepare participations ultimates, financial analysis, and statements
• Test and implement process improvements, efficiency, and standardization
• Interpret contracts for the purpose of identifying participations-related terms and overall deal structure
• Complete special projects and ad hoc analysis as requested
Qualifications and Skills
• B.A. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
• 2+ years overall experience
• Attentive to detail and keen judgement to make sound decisions
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet strict contractual deadlines
• Ability to work proactively and autonomously in the role, but also as a team player
• Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, large datasets)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
Nice to Haves
• Experience in finance and/or participations
• MBA / JD
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talented management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.
Compensation
$75,000 - $80,000
Our Benefits
- Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
- 401(k) company matching
EEO Statement
Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.