Financial Analyst - Avispa Technology

Financial Analyst VIAJP00001162

A leading digital streaming network is seeking a Financial Analyst. The candidate will oversee regional P&L for France & Italy, model key metrics, report performance, support forecasting, and drive process improvements. This role requires Strong financial analysis skills, expertise in forecasting and P&L management, advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving and process improvement. The ideal candidate is An experienced, proactive finance professional with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, ideally in the entertainment/media industry. The company offers a great work environment!

Financial Analyst Pay and Benefits:

• Hourly pay: $40/hr
• Worksite: Leading digital streaming network (New York City, NY 10019 - Hybrid)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 12 Month Assignment

Financial Analyst Responsibilities:

• Support the finance director in maintaining oversight of the regional direct-to-consumer and profit and loss statements (P&L) for France & Italy
• Responsible for detailed modeling of key metrics, marketing, subscriber additions, conversion, churn, and revenue for the company's business in these regions for all forecasts, outlooks, annual and long-range plans.
• Accurate reporting of P&L against forecast including narrative on business performance and variances.
• Coordinate the month-end close process with cross-functional finance teams.
• Focus on measuring, reporting, and driving core KPIs and business activity.
• Support the long-range planning, process quarterly reviews, budget, and monthly forecast process.
• Collaborate with the wider International finance team to drive process improvements by automating reporting packages and dashboards to support all regions.
• Ad hoc reporting, modeling, analyses, and supporting local commercial teams with business case development.
• Work with Controllers, Tax, and Legal teams to determine requirements applicable to the company in each region.
• Ensure that the appropriate financial procedures and controls are maintained, including continuous review and improvement of working practices.

Financial Analyst Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Finance/Accounting-related experience
• Demonstratable experience working in a similar role, experience working in the entertainment/media industry is a plus
• Strong analytical skills, with an ability to understand and articulate financial data.
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience working with SAP and LongView is a plus.
• Experience in interacting with stakeholder groups across multiple finance functions and regions, working in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an acute attention to detail.
• Passion to learn and take on new challenges.
• Proactive self-starter who takes ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks.
• Flexible attitude to achieve results.
• Excellent time, project management, and execution skills.
• Clear and strong communicator.
• Ability to remain calm under conflicting deadlines and pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholder groups.
• Commercially focused with a client service approach.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills to help manage the work and coordinate tasks to complete deliverables.
• Champions of working that promote DE&I advocacy.