Sony Pictures - Cost/Financial Analyst

Industry Preference:

Media & Entertainment, IT/ITES, Telecom. Technology based will be preferred.

Job Description:

- Understand the cost of production of a show and develop a good understanding of 'best in class' benchmarks.

- Liaise with Commercial and business functions to understand and analyse key components / drivers of costs.

- Be responsible for cost planning for all direct costs during the planning process.

- Be responsible for planning and tracking all marketing and sales and distribution costs related to revenue generation.

- Variance analysis and cost commentary.

- Cost management - engage with ops team and procurement team to ensure we get the best cost deals.

- Identify and lead cost optimization projects to deliver spend efficacy.

- Pre and Post evaluation of shows / Spends.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Productivity:

- Engage with key stakeholders, identify cost saving opportunity and deliver savings.

2. Planning and Management Reporting and Analysis:

- Input into the forecasting process and periodic reporting of cost elements along with detailed analysis of variance - Ensure no cost overruns and maintain standards of accuracy and periodicity.

3. Stakeholder management:

- Cross functions/department projects to drive efficacy across business and corporate functions.

4. Process:

- Build Pre and Post evaluation mechanism and identify levers for improvement.

Technical Skills:

- Proficient with Advance Excel (Mandatory).

- SAP-ECC knowhow is a must.

- Proficient with Power BI (Highly Preferred).