Senior Financial Analyst Job San Francisco area,California USA,Finance & Banking

About Our Company

VIZ Media has been bringing the finest in manga, anime, and global entertainment to English-speaking fans across the world for nearly 40 years. From classic series like Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, and Naruto to current hits like My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, and Chainsaw Man, we continue to offer the best in action, romance, fantasy, and adventure stories for fans of all ages.

Our critically acclaimed manga, graphic novels, and books have won Eisner, YALSA, and Hugo awards and are available in both print and digital editions, and our premier catalog of anime titles can be seen on TV and via streaming and digital download, as well as in collectible Blu-ray and DVD sets at major retailers.

Learn more about VIZ Media, anime, and manga at

Job Summary

VIZ Media, the world leader in English-language versions of manga and anime (Japanese comics and animation), is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Accounting & Finance team. The Senior Financial Analyst will ensure accurate and timely reporting, support data-driven decision- making, and develop/maintain models to support financial plans and forecasts.

What you’ll do:

Partner with publishing and animation teams to analyze sales and P&L performance versus various financial benchmarks

Collaborate with accounting team to support month-end and quarter-end close

Provide monthly and quarterly financial reporting, analysis, and key metrics that enable business decision-making

Work with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to support annual budgeting and forecasting processes

Create financial models and perform profitability analyses to support strategic planning and evaluate new business opportunities

Monitor and track key financial metrics, and effectively communicate insights to stakeholders

Identify areas for process improvement and support the implementation of best practices in FP&A processes to increase efficiency and improve business outcomes

Provide financial insight, and prepare dashboards and presentations for leadership team

Stay up to date on industry and market trends to inform financial planning and analysis

Perform ad hoc requests and drive cross-functional analytic projects for senior management

The ideal candidate has:

2+ years of finance experience or related forecast/planning experience
Strong business acumen with high intellectual curiosity
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Team player mindset with ability to work cross functionally to solve complex issues
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel to analyze complex business scenarios by building financial models
Experience working with large datasets
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness
Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field, or equivalent experience, with a record that demonstrates suitable preparation for this position

Additional preferred skills/knowledge:

Experience in media/entertainment/publishing industry
Interest in anime and/or manga
Experience with top ERP systems (e.g. Netsuite, Oracle, SAP) and data analytics software (e.g. Essbase)

Work Environment & Schedule

Location:

The Senior Financial Analyst position is open to candidates local to the San Francisco Bay Area. VIZ Media operates on a hybrid schedule with 1 day of work onsite at our downtown San Francisco office expected weekly.

Schedule:

This is a Regular Full-Time position (40 hours per week) with core hours of 10 am to 4 pm with some flexibility as needed.

Compensation: $130,000 - $140,000 annually, depending on experience, with additional variable compensation

VIZ Media offers the following benefits to its eligible employees:

Partially subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) savings plan – including employer matching
Flex

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