Associate, Production Finance - India

2 Months ago • 6 Years + • Finance

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Production Finance Associate at Netflix in Mumbai, you'll be a key part of the team overseeing the financial aspects of Netflix's original productions. This fast-paced role involves working closely with various teams (production, creative, legal, external partners) to structure content deals, conduct market research, and ensure accurate budget tracking, reporting, and forecasting. Responsibilities include budget management, cost tracking, variance analysis, payment monitoring, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain financial compliance and resolve issues. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial software (Excel and others), excellent communication, and experience managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Must have:
  • 6+ years production experience (TV/Film)
  • Production accounting/finance experience preferred
  • Budget management & cost tracking
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Proficient in Excel & financial software
  • Strong communication & problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with Netflix financial tools
  • Working knowledge of Google Suite & Tally
  • CA qualification

Job Details

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

Job Overview 

As a Production Finance Associate at Netflix, Mumbai, you will play a critical role in supporting the finance team responsible for the financial oversight of Netflix’s growing slate of original productions. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for finance and production. You will be expected to work closely with production, creative, legal teams and external partners to evaluate optimal structure of content deals, provide comprehensive market intelligence and to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and forecasting of production budgets and expenditures. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Budget Management and Cost Tracking 

○ Assist in the creation, review, and maintenance of production budgets, ensuring that all cost elements are accounted for and aligned with project needs. ○ Track actual production costs against budgeted amounts, providing regular updates and variance analysis to production and finance teams. 

○ Cost report & budget comparisons and analysis 

○ Create and circulate budget top sheets for approval 

○ Map Cost Reports to Netflix Chart of Accounts 

○ Updating relevant information on Netflix Tools 

○ On-board production partners to Netflix Reports, Policies & Procedures ○ Review cash flow requirements for Production companies and processing invoices through the project lifecycle 

○ Monitor and track production payments, Cost Reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, in line with contracts and financial agreements. 

○ Provide support in troubleshooting financial issues and resolving discrepancies that may arise during the production process.

○ Ensure that all financial operations are compliant with Netflix’s internal policies, industry best practices. 

2. Cross-Functional Collaboration 

○ Work closely with Internal teams, Auditors, Accountants and Production House to ensure that budgetary constraints are met. 

○ Communicate regularly with the senior production finance team to provide updates and address any financial issues or concerns. 

Qualifications and Skills 

● 6+ years of experience managing on-ground production in the TV and Film Industry with Production-accounting or production finance experience is preferred. ● Must thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment. 

● Must possess a high level of intellectual curiosity with a focus on generating results. ● Must be self-motivated, disciplined, highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks. 

● High aptitude and enthusiasm for complex problem solving and analysis utilizing financial applications. 

● Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally. 

● Proficient in Excel and financial software; experience with financial tools is a plus. ● Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

● Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. 

● Must exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics. ● Working knowledge of google suite & Tally accounting preferred. 

● Bachelors in accounting or finance required. CA is preferred 

Personal Attributes 

● Proactive: Able to anticipate and address issues before they arise, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach. 

● Team Player: Works effectively in a collaborative environment, interacting comfortably with cross-functional teams. 

● Adaptable: Comfortable navigating change and managing shifting priorities as projects evolve. 

Note: This job description is intended to provide an overview of the key responsibilities and expectations of the role. Additional tasks may be assigned as necessary to support Netflix's evolving business needs.

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We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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