Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - TV Production

Why Join Us

At Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), we’re storytellers, boundary-breakers, and visionaries. Every day, we bring to life television and digital content that moves audiences around the globe. Finance is at the heart of that mission — powering the decisions that drive growth, innovation, and creative excellence.

• Reports directly to the SVP Finance and will have support of one to two junior staff
• Lead FP&A and commercial support for key segments of TV Production business
• Advise senior leadership on key financial risks, opportunities, and business implications
• Financial planning activities including the Mid-Range Plan, quarterly forecasts, annual budget, P&L, and cash flow planning
• Review series Ultimates for purposes of forecasting & financial reporting in accordance with IFRS
• Lead the review, validation, & consolidation of business units including variance analyses and executive review packages, ensuring data alignment across all submissions and systems
• Lead cross-functional projects including commercial, operational, & finance teams to leverage innovative technology, drive process efficiency, improve working capital, & manage risk across the TV studio
• Work directly with Divisional CFO & SVP of Finance on ad hoc studio-wide commercial and financial analysis in support of Divisional President & TV Chairman
• Drive communication of bi-weekly forecast changes and performance trends to executive leadership, highlighting key business drivers and influencing decision‑making where appropriate.
• Lead monthly & quarterly KPI reporting packages

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, public accounting or management reporting.
• Entertainment experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing financial forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly and effectively to senior executives.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional projects and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High attention to detail, data accuracy, and adherence to corporate policies and deadlines.
• Experience with financial process automation, system integration, or dashboard design preferred.