Finance & Business Analytics Senior Manager

$150,000 - $160,000/Yr

Enterinment Partners - Burbank, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Burbank, CA

About the position

The Finance & Business Analytics Senior Manager at Entertainment Partners will play a crucial role in driving data-informed decision-making for the FP&A team and supporting Centers of Excellence (COEs). This position requires a dynamic and experienced individual with a strong background in business analytics, data harnessing, and reporting within the entertainment industry. The role involves overseeing data preparation, developing executive dashboards, generating insights, and collaborating on predictive forecasting, with a focus on utilizing tools like Power BI and Python for advanced analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of data-driven insights to support the FP&A team and COEs, covering areas such as production payroll, residuals, incentives, and casting.
• Manage data collection, cleansing, and preparation processes, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all analytics initiatives.
• Support internal custom-built analytics tools to enhance business intelligence capabilities.
• Develop and manage comprehensive executive dashboards, delivering weekly insights to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and deliver actionable data to drive strategic decisions.
• Build predictive forecasting models utilizing historical data trends and cutting-edge analytics tools.
• Provide financial forecasting support across multiple functions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Lead the development and enhancement of forecasting techniques to improve accuracy and forecasting efficiency.
• Deliver comprehensive financial analyses to aid in decision-making processes at the senior leadership level.
• Utilize Power BI to create dynamic and interactive dashboards for leadership and executive reporting.
• Work with financial tools such as Oracle and Planful to manage data integration, reporting, and automation processes.
• Use Python for advanced data manipulation and the creation of predictive analytics models.
• Partner with IT and data teams to optimize the usage of financial data and systems across the organization.
• Generate weekly and monthly financial insights for senior leadership, helping to drive informed business decisions.
• Create and manage reporting processes that cater to the needs of executives, providing concise and actionable data.
• Deliver clear and data-backed presentations to senior executives, guiding decision-making with real-time analytics.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field is required; an advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) with a focus on data analytics, business intelligence, and predictive modeling.
• Proven experience working in the entertainment or media industry is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Oracle, Planful, Power BI, and Python is required.
• Strong understanding of data analytics, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting with experience in predictive models and executive dashboarding.
• Experience managing complex datasets, including data cleansing and data transformation for financial reporting.
• Ability to utilize Power BI for executive dashboards and reporting, with advanced proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation.
• Strong technical acumen and ability to integrate data from various sources, including Oracle, Planful, and custom-built financial tools.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to deliver insights in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data clearly and concisely to senior leadership and non-financial stakeholders.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments, with a focus on driving business results.
• A proactive, 'whatever it takes' attitude to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in the entertainment industry, particularly with production-related financials.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and company match
• Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time
• Participation in company equity plans
• Employee Assistance Program, mental health and wellness programs
• Training and development
• Possibility of hybrid/flexible schedules
• Annual bonus and merit reviews