Senior Financial Analyst

FOX Entertainment Job Description

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.

The Senior Financial Analyst will support the FOX Entertainment network business, including working closely with the Studio, Distribution and Corporate Finance teams. We are looking for a motivated and career-oriented candidate with a proactive approach and strong analytical and Excel skills. The Senior Financial Analyst will work on monthly close, budgets and forecasts, key financial reporting, ad hoc analysis, and tracking of various payments and receipts.

A snapshot of your responsibilities:

• Support month-end close activities to ensure timely delivery of financial results
• Prepare month-end reporting, including running system-generated reports and analyzing variance detail to be able to explain actuals vs budget and vs forecast variances
• Maintain supplemental schedules and support files
• Understand monthly trial balance activity and perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and analysis
• Collaborate with operational leads on various activities such as timely invoice submissions, coding accuracy, month-end accruals, and forecast/budget deliverables
• Set up expense authorization codes in Workday and monitor related project spend
• Prepare and process ad-hoc invoices and payments as needed
• Support external audit, tax, and compliance requests by gathering quarterly and annual documentation
• Perform ad-hoc reporting and special projects as required

What you will need:

• BA/BS in Finance or Accounting
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of the department
• Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High proficiency in using computer systems particularly Advanced Excel, Microsoft Word, Database Management skills, and ERPs e.g. Workday
• Independent judgment and be able to work on multiple assignments at once
• Operate successfully in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment

Nice to have but not a dealbreaker:

• Big 4 and/or entertainment experience

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 $35.50-47.12 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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