Analyst, Production Finance Systems

As a Financial Analyst in Finance Systems, you will serve as the data administrator for multiple systems, acting as the liaison between various departments at Sony Pictures Television, including TV Production Accounting, Production, Production IT Services, and external 3rd party data system vendors.

The Financial Analyst will play a pivotal role in onboarding/offboarding TV Production Accounting/Finance personnel, overseeing account setup, managing vendor products, and functioning as a line of business product owner.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Onboarding of Production Accounting Personnel:

• Coordinate user setup across multiple systems, working closely with the production team, and ensuring documentation for audits.

Rights Tracking:

• Monitor and track rights of production accounting users across various internal/external systems.

Workflow Implementation:

• Contribute to the implementation of workflow tools to streamline departmental processes.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Leverage data to inform decision-making and strategic planning for systems, accountant personnel, and other initiatives.

Vendor Interface:

• Interface with 3rd party vendors, ensuring SOX compliance and controls in the utilization of their applications.

Production Setup Requests:

• Collaborate on production setup requests with various vendors, ensuring proper accounting and finance setup.

Audit Support:

• Provide supporting documentation for audits and contribute to a smooth audit process.

Ad-Hoc Analysis and Reporting:

• Prepare ad-hoc analysis and reporting to meet evolving departmental needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Accounting or Computer Science preferred.
• 1 - 2 years of experience in public and/or private accounting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Preferred experience in entertainment industry production, production accounting or network audit.
• Fundamental understanding of computer systems; SAP knowledge is helpful.
• Experience with EP systems such as Smart Accounting, Scenechronize, Smart Start, Smart Time, Smart PO is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Airtable.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and Excel skills.
• Proven ability to follow through on projects independently and bring them to timely completion.
• Quick grasp of new concepts and adept problem-solving skills in a dynamic, creative environment.

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.