General Summary The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager is responsible for the financial functions of LAIKA including financial planning and modeling, revenue and cost analysis, and preparation of company budgets and statements. This position will provide both general and specialized analytical support and act as a key contributor to financial infrastructure development.
Job Functions - Lead the development of relevant metrics and key performance indicators; drive effective business intelligence to provide forward-looking insight and decision support.
- Conduct and review financial projections, modeling, and planning including consolidated company projections.
- Conduct and review film ultimate P&L's, film production, capital, and overhead budgets across functional areas.
- Prepare company budgets and forecasts; review company statements comparing actual to budget/forecast.
- Responsible for company scenario planning, modeling, and analysis including film/TV production and performance scenarios.
- Responsible for financial reporting and analysis for operations and management.
- Assist Head of Finance & Accounting with strategic development.
- Manage long-range planning and development programs to ensure best use of resources in accordance with objectives for growth and profitability.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of corporate performance as compared with corporate plans.
- Oversee work of direct reports and conduct training and development of talent within the department.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
- 7+ years' experience in corporate financial planning/modeling (short and long term), forecasting and analysis or similar; film industry, a plus.
- In-depth experience in data management and analysis.
- Experience in financial statement construction and analysis.
- Direct managerial and leadership experience.
- Expert knowledge of accounting systems, Excel, and other similar tools.
- Experience working closely with both creative and financial constituencies.
- Strong understanding of business models and operations.
- Well organized with strong planning, problem solving, and analytical skills including verbal and written communications.
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.
Location On-site in Hillsboro, OR and also eligible for hybrid work.
Salary Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.
Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
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