Finance Consultant

Finance Consultant PPCJP00000532 * Hourly pay: $55/hr * Worksite: Leading digital streaming network (Los Angeles, CA, 90038 - Onsite) * W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL * 40 hours/week, 9 Month Assignment (With possibility of extension) A leading digital streaming network seeks a Finance Consultant to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for its film portfolio. Finance Consultant Responsibilities: * Own and maintain long-term film financial models from post-greenlight through the film's lifecycle, updating ultimate projections, reconciling third-party distribution and licensing agreements, and ensuring accurate financial forecasts. * Consolidate film slate financials, perform ad hoc financial analysis, evaluate risks and opportunities impacting portfolio performance, and recommend actions to improve forecasting accuracy. * Support the preparation of annual budgets, long-range plans, monthly and quarterly financial close activities, and ongoing financial reporting in partnership with accounting and financial systems teams. * Collaborate closely with Business Affairs, Theatrical Distribution, Marketing, Television Licensing, Transactional, Accounting, and cross-functional finance teams to support business planning and financial decision-making. * Monitor entertainment industry trends, update financial assumptions, develop financial models and presentations, and deliver insights that support strategic planning and executive decision-making. Finance Consultant Qualifications: * 3-5 years of professional experience in Finance and/or Accounting. * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. * Strong financial modeling expertise with advanced Microsoft Excel skills and solid understanding of financial statements. * Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint. * Experience with FP&A, financial forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting. * Experience with film ultimates and entertainment financial modeling is strongly preferred. * Working knowledge of Hyperion is preferred. * Entertainment, media, or studio industry experience is strongly preferred. * Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple business functions and management levels. Shift: * Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.