IT Director, Financial Planning Systems

2 Months ago • 7-7 Years • Finance • Administrative • $155,000 PA - $180,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The IT Director, Financial Planning Systems supports Finance and Financial Planning groups using BPC environments. Responsibilities include user training (basic to advanced), troubleshooting, planning/executing BPC upgrades/enhancements, and leading new projects (new enhancements, reporting, input schedules, environment/model creation). The role involves collaborating with consultants, users, and executives to build systems supporting business goals. This includes managing and leading projects, budgeting, and contributing to the annual corporate budget. Expertise in SAP BPC (versions 7.5 and 10.1), SQL Server, MDX, BPC security, ETL, and financial planning is crucial. The role also requires experience with multi-entity consolidations, revenue forecasting, and integrating BPC with rights management systems.
Must have:
  • 7+ years SAP BPC 7.5 & 10.1 experience
  • Expert-level SAP BPC 10.1 proficiency
  • Advanced SQL Server skills
  • MDX expertise for custom calculations
  • BPC security administration expertise
  • ETL & Data Integration expertise
  • BPC system performance tuning
  • Project management experience
Good to have:
  • BPC on BW4HANA knowledge
  • SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) knowledge
  • SAP ECC FICO knowledge
  • Experience with Tableau
Perks:
  • Full medical, vision, dental coverage
  • Generous sick days, vacation, holidays
  • 401k company matching
  • Tuition reimbursement

Job Details

Job Title:  IT Director, Financial Planning Systems

Department:  Technology
Location: 

Santa Monica, CA, US, 90404

Summary of Position

The SAP-BPC Director’s purpose is to support the various Finance and Financial Planning groups that use BPC environments and models.  This role provides the individual groups with training from basic to advanced, conducts troubleshooting and issue resolution, and plans and executes upgrades / enhancements to existing BPC environments and models. This role also engages in new BPC projects for existing as well as new groups. Examples of some projects would include adding new enhancements, creating new reporting and input schedules and subsequent user training, the creation of new BPC environments / models, and demonstrating BPC functionality available in the tool for possible future implementations. This role engages in planning, budgeting, and managing these various projects related to Finance Accounting and Financial Planning. Additionally, this role works with a wide variety of consultants, business users, and Management / Executives to build systems which support business goals.

Responsibilities

  • User training including system sign-in and navigation, report and input schedule creation and usage, dimension updates and maintenance, and data loading, copying, clearing and processing.
  • System troubleshooting and support for issues such as signing on and connectivity, data loading, missing dimension members and hierarchy changes, and overall environment and server problems.
  • Lead BPC software upgrades, enhancements, and patches including planning, testing and validation, and documentation.
  • Recommend, test, and validate new BPC model security profiles.
  • Create new BPC reports and input schedules using a variety of EPM Add-in technology options, as well as enhancing and updating existing reports and input schedules.
  • Create completely new BPC environments / models based on business needs and requests.
  • Research, demonstrate, and implement new and unused BPC functionality, increasing financial department’s ability to analyze and report, streamline and consolidate functions, and perform tasks not currently automated and / or implemented.
  • Manage and lead projects, including (but not limited to) planning, budgeting, and implementation, and contribute to annual corporate budget. 
  • Collaborate with and support users, management, executives, and C-levels.

Qualifications and Skills

  • 7+ years in SAP BPC versions 7.5 and 10.1 (Microsoft version)
  • 7+ years of SAP BPC MS hands on experience, leading up to Architect level work in an IT capacity, implementing complex and large-scale BPC solutions
  • Determine BPC future state strategies, develop system requirements, design and prototype environments and models, perform testing, train all levels of users, define support procedures, and implementing BPC solutions under multiple deadlines
  • Expert-level proficiency in SAP BPC 10.1 (Microsoft), including architecture, performance optimization, and system administration.
  • Advanced SQL Server skills, including query performance tuning, stored procedures, SSIS, and database optimization for BPC integration.
  • Expertise with MDX (Multidimensional Expressions) for custom calculations, business logic, and reporting.
  • BPC security administration expertise, including role-based access controls, audit tracking, and compliance governance.
  • ETL & Data Integration expertise, integrating BPC MS with SAP ECC and SAP IPM (Intellectual Property Management).
  • BPC system performance tuning, including memory optimization, front-end report optimization, and error handling.
  • Experience in BPC software upgrades, version migrations, and system maintenance ensuring minimal disruption to business stakeholders.
  • Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for content production, including title level P&L, tracking ultimates, and revenue spreads across Theatrical, TV, xVOD and digital projects.
  • Experience managing multi-entity consolidations, including eliminations, intercompany transactions, and multi-GAAP financial reporting to support corporate FP&A and external reporting requirements.
  • Expertise in territory-level revenue forecasting, foreign currency adjustments, and international P&L consolidation.
  • Experience integrating SAP BPC with rights management systems (e.g., SAP IPM, Vistex, Rightsline).
  • High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis in Excel
  • Functional understanding of ECC, IPM, BW, SQL server, Script Logic, ABAP, and Tableau for integrating with and extending BPC solutions
  • Project management experience
  • Manage team of BPC support resources
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Possess the ability to engage with all levels of the business and IT
  • Experience in performance tuning BPC MS environments, including front-end report optimization, EPM formula and function usage, and memory optimization.
  • Knowledge of planning and analytics tools, such as BPC on BW4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or other FP&A solutions, is a plus
  • Knowledge of SAP ECC FICO is a plus

About the Company

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.

Our Benefits

  • Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
  • 401(k) company matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Compensation

$155,000 - $180,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.  


Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

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