Associate, Production Management (Finance) Temporary

THE ROLE: Associate, Production Management (Finance)- Temporary

This temp role will support the network Programming departments Finance. This temp role will input and oversee data from budgets and related materials to translate into presentation documents to make critical financial decisions. This position will report into the Manager, Production Management.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Production Database creation and coordination

Import production budgeting Software data into the A+E budget analysis database

Translate budget line items to A+E chart of accounts

Budget review:

First review of production budget to identify key highlights and discrepancies to escalate to Production Management team

Additional responsibilities aligned with the budget process:

Cost per hour benchmarking

Tax credit opportunities

Assess Production Company volume

Budget Assumptions

Review of Creative Materials

Provide and create and categorization to compare production against similar productions

Budget Analysis/data entry

Prepare financial analysis from the internal database for each new production

Analysis will include:

Modeling and measuring

Identify variances and key differences and outliers (format fees)

Create budget staffing modeling

Input data into team reports

Partner in creation of presentation materials for Senior Leadership

Team Coordination

Organize weekly team meeting with team agendas and priorities

Ongoing tracking of production progress and follow up; track against goal dates and escalate outstanding/unresolved issues

Maintain active team project report (grid)

Execute re-design of E-filing system

PDF budgets, MM budgets, calendars, production schedules, correspondence, cost reports, sizzles, decks, contracts, tax certificates, reports

Research emerging technologies and industry processes to enhance performance and productivity

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

On our team, you'll have the opportunity to play a vital role in budget analysis on television purchases. You’ll learn that our team is genuinely collaborative and that all ideas are welcome. You will work with a highly dynamic team and get exposure to all levels of the organization.

YOUR STORY: 

Minimum of 1-2 years of related experience

Production office and set experience preferred

Strong Excel skills required

Familiarity with a variety of software applications and budgeting systems

Problem-solver with strong analytical skills and a key attention to detail

Strong organization and communication skills

Ability to organize and manage time to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy

Media & Entertainment background preferred

Experience in creating presentation materials to present complex data

Artistic experience a plus

BA/BS preferred