OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Entertainment Studios is seeking a Senior Analyst, Production Finance to join our dynamic team. The Senior Analyst will support day-to-day financial operations across a diverse slate of film and television productions. You’ll collaborate with internal departments and external partners to ensure accurate budgeting, cost tracking, tax incentive compliance, and timely reporting. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with high visibility across finance and production leadership.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform production budget analyses, including cost comparisons and tax incentive estimationsMonitor production spend and provide variance analyses and cost-saving recommendationsPartner with internal Canadian entities and third-party production teams to ensure compliance with tax incentive requirements; maintain detailed and audit-ready recordsTrack tax credits, deposits, and production-related receivables; maintain documentation to support incentive claimsCreate and present green light packages for new productions; ensure financial completenessReview cost reports and relay key insights to finance and production teamsCoordinate with Production Executives on the status and timing of incentives and fundingReconcile funding and costs to ensure everything is tying back correctly to the cost reportMaintain accurate and up-to-date data across all productions in the Production Finance databasePrepare timely and accurate financial reporting, including production cash flows and status reportsCollaborate cross-functionally with production, accounting, legal, and other departments on process improvements and deliverables

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field5+ years of experience in production accounting or financeAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Word and PowerPointStrong analytical and quantitative skillsStrong attention to detail and the ability to retain and organize information from meetings and callsExceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentExcellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teamsDemonstrated problem-solving abilities and a proactive, solution-oriented mindsetComfortable working with ambiguity and adapting to evolving business needs

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

Prior experience with episodic television finance or show-level accountingFamiliarity with production finance systems and tools such as Anaplan, Intacct, Workday Financials, Concur, Intacct, PSL3, Vista, MediaWeb, MovieMagic, Notion, Chat GPTProficient in building and maintaining complex business planning models

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $35.50-47.12 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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