Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team. In this role, you will serve as a primary business partner to the Marketing organization, supporting the development of the annual budget and ongoing tracking to plan. You will provide timely, accurate financial insights that help business leaders drive results.
The ideal candidate is skilled in accrual accounting, especially as it relates to the timing of marketing spend, and brings strong interpersonal skills, sound business judgment, and a proactive, creative approach to problem-solving. You will be responsible for delivering clear and concise financial analyses, monitoring operational and financial performance, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead quarterly forecasts, annual budgeting, and long-range planning for assigned business units.
• Perform accurate monthly and quarterly variance and trend analyses; present findings to Marketing and other operational leaders.
• Support and troubleshoot financial system applications; manage scheduled and ad-hoc reporting requests.
• Partner effectively with cross-functional teams using strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Support special projects and ad-hoc analysis as needed.
• Build, enhance, and maintain detailed financial models in Excel.
• Develop and manage key financial, operational, and performance metrics.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and recommend actions to increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve efficiencies.
• Support financial system configuration, documentation, testing, implementation, and evolving system requirements for strategic initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• 3+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Comfortable working with financial systems and data sets
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement even in ambiguous situations
• Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including financial modeling
• Able to work on multiple projects with accuracy and efficiency, while keeping to deadlines
• Independent and team oriented, a “can do” attitude with high attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of planning and performance processes, including annual budget and monthly forecast
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in the entertainment industry.
• Experience with Workday and/or Adaptive planning

COMPENSATION:

$85,000 - $95,000

About STARZ

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase

• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days

• 401(k) company matching

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

EEO Statement

Starz 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, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.