What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Analyst, Residuals & Participations Reporting position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Amazon MGM Studios is responsible for producing and acquiring compelling, exclusive original content for our massive global base of Amazon Prime Video customers. We’re also a leading producer and distributor of original theatrical content worldwide and boast one of the deepest and most storied motion picture libraries in Hollywood. We’re the broadcast home to the satirical superhero takedown The Boys and the worldwide blockbuster Rings of Power, as well as the studio home of the Bond, Creed and Stargate franchises, hit television series like The Handmaid’s Tale and Wednesday, and countless other hits. Despite that deep history, we feel like we’re only just getting started. We’d love your passion, innovative ideas, and creativity to help take us to new heights.
We’re seeking to fill a Sr Financial Analyst role within the Participations department. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Culver City-based team and have an immediate impact on our talent and studio-to-studio reporting, as well as our systems development and library conversion projects.
This role requires a self-starter who can learn quickly. The role supports our day-to-day reporting function and will report to one of the Senior Managers on the team. The job requires that one learn the mechanics of a worldwide production, exhibition and distribution operation, master multiple financial systems, dissect complex agreements, validate the accuracy of financial data, and create bespoke statements. Additionally, this role will assist the enhancement of our new system and conversion of the legacy MGM library into a new reporting environment. The candidate will be involved in reporting across all divisions, including Amazon Originals Movies, Prime Video, International Originals, and Freevee, as well as the MGM service, our new theatrical slate and deep catalog.
The candidate must be able to prepare detailed financial analysis, present the results of their work to colleagues and senior leadership, and collaborate well in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. This role has regular interaction with multiple teams across Amazon MGM Studios, Prime Video and MGM landscape. Excellent oral and written communication skills are crucial, along with sharp analytical competency, an ability to stay organized, think clearly, problem-solve and prioritize. The candidate must think and act both strategically and tactically.
Key job responsibilities
• Interface with an automated reporting system and multiple other financial subsystems
• Manage tasks in an in-house workflow tool
• Generate and/or validate reporting on the Amazon MGM Studios catalog , including Prime Video (Amazon Originals, Branded Originals and International Originals) and Freevee, a well as MGM , new theatrical titles and the MGM library to talent, licensors, co-financiers, network partners and co-distributors
• Diligence general ledger activity
• Work with Business Affairs and the Legal team concerning new deal set up and contract interpretation
• Manage outbound payments
• Respond to third-party inquiries
• Collect and prepare proper documentation for potential audit
• Support intra-department reporting and data collection efforts
• Support our tech teams on system enhancements and testing
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- • University degree in accounting, computer science, economics, finance or mathematics
- • Ability to effectively research and analyze, conclude on, and communicate results
- • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
- • Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
- • Highly motivated, analytical, proactive and self-sufficient
- • Ability to plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- • Ability to work independently and team up with various divisions
- • Capacity to earn the trust and respect of clients and coworkers
- • Strong organization and time management skills
- • Experience working with participation/royalty reporting systems
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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $60,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $128,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Salary : $60,200 - $128,800
