Financial Analyst, Studio Operations

Sony Pictures Studio Operations FP&A is seeking a Financial Analyst with strong analytical capabilities to support budgeting, forecasting, operational and data-driven analysis for the studio service businesses. This role provides exposure to the financial drivers behind the physical operations of motion picture and television production and post-production facilities on the Culver City lot.

Working closely with both finance and operational partners, the Financial Analyst will develop a deeper understanding of cost structures, revenue streams, and key performance metrics that support day-to-day studio operations. This is an opportunity to build foundational expertise in operational finance while contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Reporting

• Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and mid-range planning processes
• Assist in maintaining planning tools and financial models for accuracy and insight
• Prepare consolidated financial reports and presentations for leadership review

Analysis & Insights

• Conduct variance analysis and help explain performance versus budget/forecast
• Deliver ad-hoc financial analyses to inform operational decisions
• Monitor key financial drivers and trends to highlight risks and opportunities

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with Studio Operations teams (e.g., Set Lighting & Grip, Transportation, Production Rentals) to understand cost and revenue drivers
• Assist in translating operational performance into financial context
• Support process improvement around planning and reporting

Communication & Documentation

• Prepare clear, executive-ready summaries and visualizations
• Participate in cross-functional finance and operations discussions
• Present insights that help business partners understand financial implications

Qualifications:

• Self-starter with initiative and follows through with minimal oversight
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and ownership of deliverables
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, effectively balancing recurring deliverables with ad-hoc requests in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong time management skills, consistently meeting deadlines and ensuring timely completion of assigned deliverables
• Professional presence and workplace maturity, including respectful collaboration in a shared office environment
• Willing to learn the business from the ground up, including mastering foundational processes
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 1+ years of experience
• Strong proficiency in Excel; ability to build and maintain planning models
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Ability to work with large datasets and derive actionable insights
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled productivity and analytical tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Power BI AI features) to drive process efficiencies, enhance analytical depth, and generate actionable business insights where appropriate

Preferred Technical & Business Skills

• Experience with ERP or planning systems (e.g., SAP, Power BI, Tableau)
• Familiarity with entertainment finance and cost structures a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

The anticipated base salary for this position is $66,000-$83,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.