Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting the Film Budgeting team by preparing budgets, analyzing cost scenarios, and managing film incentive workflows. This position requires proficiency in budgeting software, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, confidential production environment. Essential Responsibilities: Prepare film budgets, create different scenarios, and analyze cost alternatives Partner with Production Finance to track and reconcile estimated final costs vs. budgeted amounts; generate variance reports Assist in managing the film incentives process from beginning to end Oversee domestic and international third-party audits Determine film incentive eligibility for projects and compare possible location incentive opportunities Prepare and manage applications of State and Foreign Film Incentives Maintain incentive resources and budget trackers for Production Finance and Physical Production, and keep department informed on updated/new incentive schemes Cultivate relationships with Film Commissioners and perform outreach for budgeting and incentive inquiries Track qualified incentive costs and report changes to incentive value Collaborate with EVP Production Finance and Tax Department to monetize film incentives Oversee compliance and due diligence for foreign production service companies Perform ad hoc research and analysis of production data