Sr. Analyst, Finance Transformation

Sony Pictures Entertainment • Culver City, CA • 2h ago

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Analyst to support the ongoing transformation of the global Finance function across all SPE business units, including Motion Pictures, Television, Networks, Corporate Functions, Development, Marketing, and Distribution. As a member of SPE's Finance Transformation team-an internal consulting and change-leadership group-you will help advance the Finance vision and provide analytical, consulting, and project management support for initiatives that elevate reporting, planning, and decision-support capabilities across the organization.

The Senior Analyst will play a critical role in evaluating transformation initiatives, identifying innovative analytical approaches, assessing project risks and dependencies, and promoting opportunities that create measurable business value. The role will initially focus on supporting Television Production Finance initiatives while providing broad exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate thrives on solving complex, ambiguous problems, values high-quality insights, and consistently seeks efficient and scalable ways to deliver meaningful information. A strong foundation in both finance and technology is essential for success.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of projects focused on process redesign, workflow optimization, and system implementations

Collaborate with team members to define business problems and opportunities, perform root-cause analyses, and produce data-driven insights using PowerPoint, Excel, and ChatGPT

Partner with peers and leaders to turn those findings into clear communications-slides, emails, and talking points-that help guide decisions and present recommendations to senior leadership

Develop and maintain cost-benefit analyses and financial models assessing the economic impact of transformation initiatives

Map, design, and document streamlined processes that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of SPE Finance

Evaluate current analytical processes and identify opportunities to improve insights, automation, and data utilization

Incorporate relevant market, operational, and financial data into analyses to strengthen decision-making

Support the Office of the CFO on strategic Finance initiatives, including preparation of executive materials, coordination of Finance-wide events, and advocacy for best practices

Conduct ad hoc analyses and support strategic deep-dives at the request of senior executives

Qualifications

BA/BS degree or substantial coursework in business, accounting, finance, analytics, or systems engineering

Minimum 2 years of analytical experience, such as audit, consulting, accounting, or financial planning (entertainment/media experience preferred)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization

Strong aptitude for learning new technologies and applying them to solve business challenges

High proficiency in building clear, compelling presentations in PowerPoint that articulate complex issues and recommendations

Experience in project management, including structuring discussions, prioritizing work, managing timelines, and removing roadblocks; Agile experience a plus

Foundational understanding of financial planning and accounting systems, processes, reports, and models, with the ability to simplify and optimize them.

Demonstrated problem-solving ability, strong analytical rigor, and strategic thinking

High degree of self-motivation, resourcefulness, and commitment to delivering value

Advanced Excel skills required; Experience with SQL, R, Python, VBA, SAP BPC, PowerBI, Jira, Tableau, or Alteryx is a plus

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. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPEAccommodationAssistance@spe.sony.com.

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