Financial Planning & Analysis Director

General Summary
The Financial Planning & Analysis Director is responsible for the financial functions of LAIKA including financial planning and modeling, revenue and cost analysis, and preparation of company budgets and statements. This position will provide both general and specialized analytical support and act as a key contributor to financial infrastructure development. 

Job Functions 

• Lead the development of relevant metrics and key performance indicators; drive effective business intelligence to provide forward-looking insight and decision support.
• Develop and review financial projections, modeling, and planning including consolidated company projections.
• Conduct and review film ultimate P&L’s, film production, capital, and overhead budgets across functional areas.  
• Complete company budgets and forecasts; review company statements comparing actual to budget/forecast.
• Oversee company scenario planning, modeling, and analysis including film/TV production and performance scenarios and present to Leadership as needed.
• Lead financial reporting and analysis for operations and management and ensure timely delivery across all areas.
• Collaborate with the Finance Technology Engineer to design, implement, and optimize finance technology solutions, enhancing data accuracy, reporting capabilities, and decision-making processes; drive continuous improvement of financial systems by identifying opportunities for automation, integration, and process enhancements to streamline financial planning and analysis functions.
• Partner with Head of Finance & Accounting with strategic development in areas such as department building, financial analysis and goal setting for long-term planning and decision making.
• Direct long-range planning and development programs to ensure best use of resources in accordance with objectives for growth and profitability; conduct ongoing assessments of corporate performance as compared with corporate plans.
• Set objectives, provide timely performance management and ensure ongoing development for direct reports. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• 10+ years’ experience in corporate financial planning/modeling (short and long term), forecasting and analysis or similar; film industry, a plus.
• In-depth experience in data management and analysis.
• In-depth experience in financial statement construction and analysis.
• Direct managerial and leadership experience.
• Expert knowledge of accounting systems, Excel, and other similar tools.
• Experience working closely with both creative and financial constituencies.
• Strong understanding of business models and operations.
• Well organized with strong planning, problem solving, and analytical skills including verbal and written communications. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.  

Location 
On-site in Hillsboro, OR and also eligible for hybrid work.
Salary 
Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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