Ensure deep knowledge within the team related to cost of personnel domain
Performing detailed reviews of headcount and staff costs with HR partners and business
Execute planning and forecasting of personnel cost of P&L and provide commentaries for on the variances/drivers v prior forecast / budget / PY to stakeholders
Supporting month end close process to FP&A perspective with variance analysis focusing in personnel cost
Monitor actuals utilization bs budget/ PY and provide required commentary on key variances
Perform ad hoc in-depth analysis per request not covered in monthly or quarterly reports
Implement and maintaining standard FP&A processes within the personnel cost to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of these processes
Work proactively together with the Business Partners in the area of personnel costs (system implementations, standard process design, development of required reporting)

4+ years previous experience in a finance, accounting or auditing environment
FP&A and/or entertainment industry experience strongly preferred
Business analyst or financial analyst experience a plus
Evidence of progressive responsibilities and contextualization of understanding
Bachelor’s degree required (Finance, Accounting, Economics, preferred)
Strong mathematical and financial skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills
Detail oriented
Able to adapt and learn new technology
Solution oriented individual who can work in a dynamic, fast paced, high volume environment and think outside of the box
Understand and communicate with HR, financial and executive personnel
Able to manage multiple tasks effectively, efficiently, with flexibility to changing priorities
Team player with high-level of interpersonal skills and customer-focus
Quick learner who is results-oriented
Expert competency with MS Excel and Word, and PowerPoint required
SAP experience preferred
Adaptive experience preferred

Senior Analyst, FP&A

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