FP&A Director

2 Months ago • 8 Years + • Finance • $140,000 PA - $170,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Lionsgate seeks a Director of FP&A to join its Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis team. This role will act as the main liaison with Sales Planning, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with reporting obligations to financing partners. Responsibilities include managing IP metadata, covenant reporting to banks (URV valuation, fixed charge ratios, etc.), maintaining Excel valuation models, developing participation & residuals assumptions, monitoring URV performance, and facilitating communication between various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of relevant experience, advanced Excel skills, experience with ERP systems (BPC, Hyperion), and strong communication skills. Entertainment industry experience is preferred.
Must have:
  • 8+ years relevant experience
  • Advanced Excel expertise
  • Complex financial model design
  • ERP system experience (BPC, Hyperion)
  • Strong communication & presentation skills
  • Contract interpretation
  • Data accuracy & compliance focus
Good to have:
  • Entertainment industry experience
  • Understanding of library management, residuals, and participation waterfalls
Perks:
  • Full medical, vision, dental coverage
  • Generous sick/vacation days & holidays
  • 401k company matching
  • Tuition reimbursement

Job Details

Job Title:  FP&A Director

Department:  Finance & Accounting
Location: 

Santa Monica, CA, US, 90404

Summary of Position

Lionsgate is seeking a Director to be a key addition to the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis team. Partnering closely with the Sales Planning team, this person will work to ensure compliance with the Company’s reporting obligations to its financing partners.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main liaison with Sales Planning to ensure synchronization of sales deal flow, avails, and data accuracy.
  • Partner with Rights Management to manage and investigate IP metadata for accuracy and consistency across data sources.
  • Serve as the point person for covenant reporting to banks, including the valuation of unsold rights (URV), fixed charge ratios, monthly borrowing base components, LTV true-up analysis, and compliance certificates; Collaborate with the accounting group on all these matters as needed.
  • Maintain precision in managing Excel valuation models, ensuring accurate tracking and version control.
  • Develop and maintain Participations & Residuals assumptions by title for URVs, leveraging BPC and other systems for valuation models.
  • Monitor performance of URV subsets, oversee title population changes (additions, removals, substitutions), and audit distribution rights and avails.
  • Facilitate effective communication between Corporate FP&A, Sales Planning, Accounting, Tax, and external stakeholders.
  • Draft cover memos to banks and administrative agents explaining compliance reports, as needed.
  • Evaluate and strategically propose optional tile transfers and use of borrowing facility baskets to maximize liquidity and bank capacity. 

Qualifications and Skills

  • 8+ years of experience highly relevant to the role.
  • Expertise in advanced Excel with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to design and present complex financial models.
  • Strong process orientation, with a focus on improving efficiency.
  • Experience with ERP systems (BPC, Hyperion or similar).
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills to facilitate stakeholder collaboration.
  • Experience in interpreting contracts and agreements.
  • Understanding of library management, residuals and participation waterfalls is a strong plus.

Nice to Haves

  • Relevant entertainment industry experience strongly preferred.

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

$140,000 - $170,000

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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