Financial Analyst, Studio Operations
Sony Pictures Entertainment is seeking a Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and operational analysis for studio service businesses. This role offers the opportunity to understand financial drivers in motion picture and television production while collaborating with finance and operational teams. Responsibilities Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and mid-range planning processes Assist in maintaining planning tools and financial models for accuracy and insight Prepare consolidated financial reports and presentations for leadership review Conduct variance analysis and help explain performance versus budget/forecast Deliver ad-hoc financial analyses to inform operational decisions Monitor key financial drivers and trends to highlight risks and opportunities Collaborate with Studio Operations teams (e.g., Set Lighting & Grip, Transportation, Production Rentals) to understand cost and revenue drivers Assist in translating operational performance into financial context Support process improvement around planning and reporting Prepare clear, executive-ready summaries and visualizations Participate in cross-functional finance and operations discussions Present insights that help business partners understand financial implications Skills Self-starter with initiative and follows through with minimal oversight Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and ownership of deliverables Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, effectively balancing recurring deliverables with ad-hoc requests in a deadline-driven environment Strong time management skills, consistently meeting deadlines and ensuring timely completion of assigned deliverables Professional presence and workplace maturity, including respectful collaboration in a shared office environment Willing to learn the business from the ground up, including mastering foundational processes Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field 1+ years of experience Strong proficiency in Excel; ability to build and maintain planning models Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Ability to work with large datasets and derive actionable insights Experience leveraging AI-enabled productivity and analytical tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Power BI AI features) to drive process efficiencies, enhance analytical depth, and generate actionable business insights where appropriate Experience with ERP or planning systems (e.g., SAP, Power BI, Tableau) Familiarity with entertainment finance and cost structures a plus Strong written and verbal communication skills Benefits Annual incentive Comprehensive benefits Company Overview Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. It is a sub-organization of Sony. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in Culver City, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Sony Pictures Entertainment has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 48 in 2026, 284 in 2025, 256 in 2024, 203 in 2023, 279 in 2022, 210 in 2021, 213 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.