Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting the Film Budgeting team by preparing budgets, analyzing cost scenarios, and managing film incentive workflows. This position requires proficiency in budgeting software, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, confidential production environment.Essential Responsibilities:Prepare film budgets, create different scenarios, and analyze cost alternativesPartner with Production Finance to track and reconcile estimated final costs vs. budgeted amounts; generate variance reportsAssist in managing the film incentives process from beginning to endOversee domestic and international third-party auditsDetermine film incentive eligibility for projects and compare possible location incentive opportunitiesPrepare and manage applications of State and Foreign Film IncentivesMaintain incentive resources and budget trackers for Production Finance and Physical Production, and keep department informed on updated/new incentive schemesCultivate relationships with Film Commissioners and perform outreach for budgeting and incentive inquiriesTrack qualified incentive costs and report changes to incentive valueCollaborate with EVP Production Finance and Tax Department to monetize film incentivesOversee compliance and due diligence for foreign production service companiesPerform ad hoc research and analysis of production data