Financial Analyst

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world's most recognizable media brands and a leading global creator of multi-genre content across broadcast, streaming, digital and emerging platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and bold storytelling, the company is committed to reaching audiences where they are through a platform- and format-agnostic approach to developing, testing and scaling intellectual property worldwide. FOX Entertainment consists of three core business units. The FOX Television Network, which encompasses its flagship linear platform and streaming partnerships with Hulu and FOX One, is home to hit series including The Simpsons, The Masked Singer, Doc, Memory of a Killer, Fear Factor: House of Fear, The Floor and Hell's Kitchen. FOX Entertainment Studios, operates the in-house scripted and unscripted studios behind series such as Animal Control, Best Medicine, The Faithful, and The Way Home, as well as Bento Box Entertainment with animated hits such as Hazbin Hotel and Krapopolis; Studio Ramsay Global with Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service and Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars; entertainment studio TMZ; and the independent film label Tideline. FOX Entertainment Global is the company's worldwide content sales and distribution arm. As part of its evolution into a modern next-gen studio, FOX Entertainment is expanding its digital storytelling ecosystem with investments across vertical video with Holywater, Chain's experiential storytelling, podcasting with Meet Cute, a two-way content pipeline with HarperCollins Publishing, and creator-led formats through the newly formed FOX Creator Studios. Through these strategic initiatives, the company is investing earlier in emerging ideas and new forms of audience engagement, while maintaining the ability to grow successful concepts into premium franchises across broadcast, streaming and global platforms. A prolific content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment collaborates with leading studios, creators, and platforms worldwide to produce and distribute premium content at scale across broadcast, streaming, and digital ecosystems, while continuing to grow its portfolio of owned IP and next-generation storytelling formats.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Entertainment Global (FEG) and FOX Scripted Studios (FSS) are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join the FP&A team. The Financial Analyst will assist with FEG and FSS reporting and will work closely with the FP&A, Accounting, and Operations teams on various projects. The primary responsibilities include data management for financial planning and accounting activities, including the preparation of monthly forecasts, financial reports, and journal entries for the monthly close process. This role reports to the Senior Manager, FP&A. Duties may include gathering supporting documentation, reviewing contracts and accounting records, and conducting various analyses, as required.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with preparing monthly revenue journal entries and reports for divisional counterparts on behalf of FOX Entertainment Global
• Assist with various planning exercises, such as forecasts, budgets, profitability analysis, and reporting
• Assist with all SOX-related documentation and signoffs
• Prepare monthly amortization, participation, and residual accrual journal entries for FOX Scripted Studios
• Prepare revenue, participations, and residuals ultimates for newly greenlit titles
• Reconcile financial data in the planning tool with the ERP system
• Update revenue, participations, and residuals for 800+ active title library
• Perform ad hoc projects and reporting as required

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• General accounting knowledge, including a strong knowledge of GAAP
• Strong analytical skills, verbal and written communication skills, and the aptitude to communicate with all levels of management
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability, and results-oriented
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of Excel
• Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, be detail-oriented, and meet time-sensitive deadlines

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Experience with: Rightsline, Anaplan, and Workday

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $25.75-37.50 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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