Financial Analyst

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Financial Analyst


Contract: New York, New York, US


Salary Range: 40.00 - 45.00 | Per Hour


Job Code: 372332


End Date: 2026-11-13
Days Left: 29 days, 4 hours left


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Client: Leading Entertainment Firm


Title: Financial Analyst (Media / Entertainment Background Only)


Duration: 06 months (Extension/Conversion will be based on performance)


Location: New York, NY 10036 (100% Onsite Role)


Pay Range: ($40 - $45) on an hourly basis.


Note: Open to relocation candidates too (on their own in the USA only)


Overview:

• We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support financial reporting , budgeting , forecasting , and business management within a broadcast news environment .
• The role involves partnering with finance and business teams to monitor financial performance, analyze costs, and provide actionable insights to support business decisions.

Requirements:

• Target candidates with experience across FP&A (45%), Business Management (30%), and Transactional Finance (25%) .
• Prioritize strong experience in expense analysis, financial planning, and business strategy.
• Candidates must have a Media & Entertainment industry background , ideally with exposure to broadcast, production, or creative finance
• 4-5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of a ccounting and financial principles .
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling experience.
• Strong analytical skills, including variance analysis, financial reporting, and interpreting large data sets.
• Experience with Ora_cle Fusion, SmartView, EDMCS, or similar financial systems is preferred; Power BI experience is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Manage recurring financial reporting cycles and monitor budgets across broadcast news programs.
• Support annual budgeting, long-range financial planning, and monthly forecasting.
• Analyze actual costs against budgets, prepare variance reports, and provide financial commentary for leadership.
• Track production costs at the story and segment levels, identify budget overruns, and report financial performance.
• Manage segment-level budgeting and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Identify and correct miscoded expenses.
• Build financial models, prepare reports and presentations, and conduct ad hoc financial analysis.
• Collaborate with finance, business teams, and production stakeholders to support financial planning and cost management.

Benefits:

• The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable

Job Requirement

• Media
• Entertainment
• Broadcast
• FP&A
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance
• Expense Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Excel

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• Mradul Khampariya
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