Director, FP&A Global Content Licensing

About the position The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a key finance leader supporting the global content licensing business, with primary responsibility for the financial planning and analysis of TV titles. Reporting to the Vice President of FP&A and managing a one staff in the US, this role partners with finance and business leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making. The Director is tasked with leading the annual budget, monthly forecasting, and Long-Range Planning (LRP) processes. The role also develops financial estimates supporting television series greenlight decisions and maintains 10-year Ultimate revenue forecasts for the assigned portfolio. This position regularly interfaces with senior management and collaborates across Finance, Sales, Strategy, Business Affairs, and Content teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget, monthly forecast, quarterly outlook, and Long-Range Plan (LRP) processes.
• Analyze forecast variances, identify key business drivers, and communicate risks and opportunities to the executive team.
• Partner with Accounting and Corporate FP&A to ensure alignment between forecasts, financial reporting, and planning assumptions.
• Develop financial analyses supporting television series greenlight decisions, including revenue estimates and long-term profitability projections.
• Own the development and maintenance of 10-year Ultimate revenue forecasts.
• Partner with Sales, Distribution, Content Strategy, and Studio Finance to update long-term licensing assumptions throughout a title’s lifecycle.
• Ensure Ultimate forecasts reflect current market dynamics, contractual changes, and performance trends.
• Collaborate closely with Content Licensing executives, Sales, Business Affairs, Distribution, Production Finance, Strategy, Controllership, and Corporate FP&A.
• Present forecasts, financial analyses, and business recommendations to senior leaders.
• Translate complex financial information into actionable insights for business partners.
• Assist in the preparation of management presentations including monthly forecasts, quarterly business reviews, and quarterly earnings preparation.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and oversight to ensure high-quality financial analysis and planning deliverables.
• Identify and implement improvements to the forecasting methodologies, reporting processes, and financial planning tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, or Strategic Finance.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling.
• Experience supporting executive decision-making through financial analysis and business partnership.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with enterprise planning systems (SAP, Anaplan, Hyperion, Oracle EPM, Longview or similar).

Nice-to-haves

• MBA or CPA preferred.
• Experience within the media, entertainment, television, or content licensing industry strongly preferred.
• Previous people management experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) plan
• life insurance coverage
• disability benefits
• tuition assistance program
• PTO
• bonus eligible

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