Sr. Manager, Studio FP&A

Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

The Studio Financial Planning & Analysis team is seeking a talented FP&A Senior Manager to support Eyeline, Interpositive, and the Animation Inkubator. These represent Netflix’s key investments in production innovation: Eyeline is Netflix’s large-scale VFX, Generative FX, and Virtual Production innovation company; Interpositive is Netflix’s newly-acquired filmmaking and editorial AI innovation company; and the Animation INKubator is Netflix’s pioneering team creating animated shorts and specials using experimental, creative-led, GenAI-native production pipelines. This Senior Manager will play a key role in driving financial planning, providing strategic insights, and partnering cross-functionally to support the growth and operational excellence of our these business units across global footprint. This role will also serve as a critical and integrated business partner to each unit’s leadership and to overall Content Operations & Innovation leadership.

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 - from Studio leadership to central Content, and Corporate FP&A, HR/Talent, and Product & Technology. The position is based in Los Angeles, and will lead a team of three FP&A Associates. The role will require occasional travel to Vancouver, Canada where the Associate team and various Eyeline stakeholders are based.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Lead near- and long-term P&L forecasting for Eyeline, Interpositive, and the Animation INKubator

* Own headcount planning and people cost management

* Conduct financial scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making and business scaling

* Drive analysis to support investment memos, deal analysis, go/no-go decisions, and new initiatives

* Capex planning/forecasting

* Develop and enhance financial KPIs, metrics, and dashboards to drive insights

* Partner cross-functionally to evolve financial frameworks supporting both management and GAAP reporting

* Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly business review presentations, synthesizing performance across each entity

* Support the implementation of dynamic financial planning tools and drive automation across systems and processes

* Coordinate forecasts and consolidations across multiple stakeholders

* Finance point person for the businesses that will interface/partner with other Finance functions (Accounting, Tax, etc)

* Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team

* Drive Innovation: Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and outputs as the business evolves

Qualifications:

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

* A sound understanding of related accounting guidance

* 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 in media, entertainment, VFX, production, or another project/production-based business 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:

* 10+ years of experience in an FP&A, Strategic Finance, or Planning role, including people-management experience

* Extensive experience conducting quantitative and qualitative financial analyses, including headcount/position planning and opex management in a complex, multi-entity or multi-region organization

* Must have proficiency working with systems and automated reporting tools (i.e., Anaplan, Workday, Oracle/TM1, Looker, etc.). Financial systems implementation experience is a plus

* Superior proficiency with Excel and complex financial modeling

* Experience using AI tools to build reports, dashboards, and enhance personal productivity

* 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

* Exposure to international finance topics - multi-currency, intercompany, and government incentives/grants (e.g., Korea) - is a plus

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 $325,000.00 - $500,000.00.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.