Financial Analyst

Client:
Leading Entertainment Firm

Title:

Financial Analyst (Media / Entertainment Background Only) Duration: 06 months (Extension/Conversion will be based on performance)

Location:

New York, NY 10036 (100% Onsite Role) Pay Range: ($40 - $45) on an hourly basis.

Note:

Open to relocation candidates too (on their own in the USA only) Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business management within a broadcast news environment. The role involves partnering with finance and business teams to monitor financial performance, analyze costs, and provide actionable insights to support business decisions. Requirements:
Target candidates with experience across FP&A (45%), Business Management (30%), and Transactional Finance (25%). Prioritize strong experience in expense analysis, financial planning, and business strategy. Candidates must have a Media & Entertainment industry background, ideally with exposure to broadcast, production, or creative finance 4–5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Strong knowledge of accounting and financial principles.

Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling experience. Strong analytical skills, including variance analysis, financial reporting, and interpreting large data sets.

Experience with  Fusion, Smart View, EDMCS, or similar financial systems is preferred;
Power BI experience is a plus. Responsibilities:
Manage recurring financial reporting cycles and monitor budgets across broadcast news programs. Support annual budgeting, long-range financial planning, and monthly forecasting. Analyze actual costs against budgets, prepare variance reports, and provide financial commentary for leadership. Track production costs at the story and segment levels, identify budget overruns, and report financial performance. Manage segment-level budgeting and ensure the accuracy of financial data.

Identify and correct miscoded expenses. Build financial models, prepare reports and presentations, and conduct ad hoc financial analysis. Collaborate with finance, business teams, and production stakeholders to support financial planning and cost management. Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable