Senior Analyst, Deal Analysis

2 Months ago • 2 Years + • Finance • $124,900 PA - $152,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Senior Analyst, Deal Analysis position requires conducting financial modeling and scenario analysis for significant talent, distribution, and equity deals in live-action and feature animation studios. The role involves evaluating lifetime profit/loss, IRR, NPV, and streaming performance metrics for theatrical and direct-to-consumer content to inform greenlight and internal planning processes. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining film ultimate P&Ls, partnering with distribution units on P&L economics, creating and managing studio content slates (current year, annual operating plan, and five-year plan), managing production costs, performing ad-hoc analysis on theatrical slates, P&L sensitivities, historical film performance, industry trends, and competitive studios. The analyst will also field inquiries regarding content slates from studio and DTC finance counterparts.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
  • 2+ years financial modeling & analysis experience
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Excellent quantitative skills
  • Strong communication & relationship building
Good to have:
  • Experience evaluating film finance deals at a major studio
  • Knowledge of the Entertainment industry and industry trends
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Long-term incentive units
  • Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits

Job Details

Job Summary:

JOB DESCRIPTION:        

  • Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis of significant talent, distribution and equity deals for live action and feature animation studios, support business affairs in deal negotiations.
  • For theatrical and direct-to-consumer content, evaluate lifetime profit/loss, IRR, NPV and streaming performance metrics to inform greenlight and internal planning processes.
  • Develop and maintain film ultimate P&Ls from development to release. Partner with distribution units to establish and understand P&L economics.
  • Create and manage current year, Annual Operating Plan and Five Year Plan Studio theatrical and direct-to-consumer content slates. Maintain current year slate to ensure accurate forecasting of studio profitability. Field inquiries regarding content slates from studio & DTC finance counterparts.
  • Manage production costs for historical and future theatrical and DTC titles.
  • Perform ad-hoc analysis on theatrical slate & P&L sensitivities, historical film performance, industry trends, and competitive studios.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and or/Finance, or equivalent work experience
  • 2+ years of financial modeling and analysis experience
  • Very strong Excel skills
  • Excellent quantitative skills
  • Comfort with constantly changing priorities
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills
  • Experience in evaluating film finance deals at a major studio a plus
  • Knowledge of the Entertainment industry and industry trends

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $124,900 to $152,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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