Experienced Senior Analyst, Content Material Valuation – Hybrid Work Role for arenaflex
Job Summary:
arenaflex is seeking an experienced Senior Analyst, Content Material Valuation to join our team in Burbank, CA. As a hybrid remote work role, this position will play a vital function in assisting the Content Material Valuation & Analytics team in preparing records-driven analysis in support of organizing arm's length pricing for our vast TV content library in home and worldwide markets across Disney-controlled linear networks and DTC services Hulu, Disney+, ESPN+, Star+, and Hotstar. If you're a fantastically analytical, self-starter with a passion for the entertainment industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
About arenaflex:
arenaflex is a leading entertainment company that has been a part of the American culture for over 90 years. Our mission is to create and deliver high-quality entertainment experiences that captivate audiences worldwide. With a diverse range of businesses, including film and television production, theme parks, resorts, and consumer products, arenaflex is a global leader in the entertainment industry.
Responsibilities:
As a Senior Analyst, Content Material Valuation, you will be responsible for:
- Establishing arm's length-based content material pricing and preparing quarterly close and economic planning deliverables for scripted and unscripted content certified with Hulu and Disney+ globally.
- Consolidating quarterly regional content material valuation submissions and identifying key variance drivers and distilling effects into actionable insights for senior management.
- Assisting in preparing long-range and pricing planning deliverables, as needed.
- Functioning as the first point of contact to key stakeholders at DTC finance, studio finance, participations, and controllership.
- Partnering with finance stakeholders to identify and improve process efficiencies and best practices.
- Curating and synthesizing large amounts of data to draw conclusions and make recommendations resulting in actionable insights.
- Mechanically tuning and maintaining content performance (including Nielsen scores, critical review scores, and industry awards) for broadcast and cable primetime applications.
- Participating in a variety of ad-hoc projects to introduce you to new principles and improve your knowledge of key standards across the spectrum of content material distribution and licensing.
Qualifications:
* 3+ years of recent experience in financial analysis, finance, and/or 2+ years from a Big Four CPA firm.
- Self-starter, innovative, flexible, and proactive who is willing to pitch in anywhere needed.
- Enjoy working under minimal supervision; potential to scope, identify, and execute price-introduced procedures and process upgrades.
- Robust challenge control abilities with the capacity to manage and establish targets, manipulate multiple priorities, and pivot quickly based on the immediate needs of the business.
- Capability to build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and associate across all levels of management.
- Enjoy working with large data sets and analytical tools with a proven capability to research quantitative and qualitative data.
- Interest to detail, accuracy, agency, strong problem-solving abilities, excellent work ethic, and capacity to work under stress in a quick-paced and ambiguous environment are essential.
- Choice to work with numbers, perform analysis, and maintain accurate supporting documentation of work done.
- Comfortable rationalizing and justifying selections made and tactics applied, but flexible with switching path if situations dictate.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), strong financial modeling skills required.
- Required understanding and application of pivot tables and advanced Excel formulation such as INDEX, MATCH, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, VSTACK, and nested IF statements.
- Ardor for the entertainment industry and television programming; content licensing experience is a plus.
Training:
* BA/BS in Business, Mathematics, Economics, or other quantitative discipline.
About arenaflex Careers:
We're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for the entertainment industry and are committed to delivering high-quality experiences to our audiences. If you're a motivated and innovative professional who is eager to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
How to Apply:
If you're a motivated and innovative professional who is eager to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you're the ideal candidate for this role. Apply Job! arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment that reflects the communities we serve. Apply for this job