Expression Interest - Series Animation Story Leadership jobs at Netflix

In this role, you will need to be a big-picture thinker, a self-starter, and an analytical thought partner with an eye for detail. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, and embrace ambiguity and change. You must be a solutions-oriented problem solver and be able to communicate complex ideas using both qualitative and quantitative means to a broad spectrum of stakeholders. The position is based in Los Angeles and will report to the Director of FP&A for UCAN TV.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead long-range planning with an eye towards execution

• Own and support near-term and long-term P&Ls and cash forecasts for our Animated Series teams (includes Adult Animation, Live Action Scripted, Family Spectacle, Preschool & Kids, and 2nd Run Licensing)

• Manage headcount planning/ people cost budgets, and Studio cost planning

• Perform financial scenario analysis to support business unit scaling efforts to assist senior management decision-making

• Own, develop, and iterate on financial KPIs, metrics, and dashboards

• Work with cross-functional teams to adapt and evolve financial framework(s) to properly support managerial and GAAP reporting

• Develop slate review presentations that consolidate and summarize the multiple businesses that make up the Animated Series organization

• Assist in the implementation of a dynamic financial planning tool and drive automation efforts for existing systems

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates are required to be highly analytical & strategic and be strong, effective communicators

• A sound understanding of related accounting guidance is preferred

• The successful candidate must display initiative in anticipating and exceeding the business demands of senior-level executives. This person must thrive in a fast-paced environment and exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics.

• Netflix is fast-growing with a flat organizational structure, which means that employees are often asked to perform tasks with a range of difficulties. Candidate must be motivated, disciplined, flexible, and be able to work effectively autonomously

• Candidates with prior experience with and a passion for Animated content will be prioritized. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record of superior financial and strategic analysis and delivering actionable recommendations based on this analysis.

REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of directly relevant FP&A experience, ideally including animation finance

• Extensive experience conducting quantitative and qualitative financial analyses

• Must have proficiency working with systems and automated reporting tools (i.e., Oracle, Anaplan, Workday financials, etc.). Financial systems implementation experience is a plus

• Superior proficiency with Excel and complex financial modeling

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• 4-year degree in a relevant field with strong academic performance, MBA a plus

• Genuine passion and excitement for Netflix’s unique culture.

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $160,000 - $470,000.

quick-thinking, flexible, and able to juggle multiple responsibilities on a large portfolio of scripted

Responsibilities:

• Drafting various agreements during the development and production periods including, without limitation, certificates, writer agreements, and actor agreements.

• Preparation and review of summaries of above-the-line talent deal terms (e.g. contractual travel requirements, dressing rooms, perks)

• Acting as point person for fielding questions related to paperwork, talent representatives’ information, talent deal terms

• Partnering closely with cross-functional departments (e.g., Marketing, Production, Copyright Admin, Minors and Diligence) to ensure operational efficiency with the Business Affairs team

• Maintaining and updating various dashboards and document management systems

• Working with Business Affairs executives, line producers and production personnel regarding day-to-day business/legal issues during prep, principal and post-production

• Coordinating receiving, distributing and uploading signed agreements internally and externally

Qualifications:

• Over 2 years of legal experience within the entertainment industry, at a production company and/or an entertainment agency

• Working understanding of television production, whether for scripted or unscripted content

• Prior experience drafting short-form production agreements

• Exposure to television production agreement deal terms and ability to identify issues

• Exceptional organizational and planning skills, with the ability to track multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills

• Experience working with external partners and meeting strict deadlines

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on cross-functional teams

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $70,000 - $350,000.

• Research and provide tax and incentive advice to Netflix cross-functional partners, such as Production Management, Production Finance, and Business & Legal Affairs teams, with specific regard to cash flow, talent engagement, tax withholding, and indirect taxes.

• Evaluate and apply for production incentives (both domestic and international), and provide show-level support and tracking through the production, audit, and monetization phases.

• Effectively communicate complex tax and incentive matters in simple terms to other stakeholders and be comfortable making timely judgment calls in ambiguous situations.

• Coordinate with external advisors and the broader Netflix Corporate Tax Operations team to review international statutory accounts and tax returns, ensure incentive compliance, and maximize internal tax credit utilization.

• Liaise with Netflix Content Accounting and FP&A teams on financial reporting related to global incentives.

• Collaborate with the Studio Policy team to monitor and analyze existing and proposed tax/ incentive legislation, and assist in defining and implementing appropriate international tax planning strategies.

We find that individuals who quickly obtained Manager-level at a studio or public accounting firm are more likely to be suited to this unique and challenging role. If you’re a Manager or a rising star Senior Tax Associate, we’d love to talk to you. If your background is more on the production side and includes several years of experience with film production incentives, we’d love to talk to you as well!

• 5 to 7 years of tax experience, including public accounting, law firm, and/or relevant in-house industry experience preferred

• CPA preferred but not required

• Experience with film production tax & incentive matters, or strong production finance experience at a studio a strong plus

• International tax consulting or production finance experience a plus

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $50,000-240,000.