Netflix is the worlds leading internet entertainment service with over 200 million paid members in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages.
Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen.
Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.
The Marketing Financial Planning & Analysis (MFP&A) team is looking for a Manager to join the team in Los Angeles.
This position will be an integrated business partner that will be responsible for financial planning and strategic decision-making for Netflix’s US Public Relations team.
PR leadership relies on the MFP&A team to accurately forecast expenses as well as inform important business decisions with actionable insights.
In this role, you will need to be a self-starter with tremendous skill in working and communicating with cross-functional partners who have different backgrounds, levels, and experiences.
A successful candidate will be able to manage complex workstreams that involve multiple stakeholders, and build strong relationships across teams.
Visit our culture memo and long-term view to learn more about the unique Netflix culture and the opportunity to be part of our team.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with senior Public Relations executives to translate strategic initiatives into a multi-year operating financial roadmap
- Develop near and long-term public relations Expense and Headcount forecasts for Netflix in the United States and Canada
- Create insightful presentations to summarize analyses and facilitate decision-making for leadership
- Become proficient in our reporting tools and planning system (Anaplan); continuously contribute to system enhancements and automated reporting
- Engage, educate, and assist public relations stakeholders in budget planning processes and tools
- Forecast overhead costs, including developing activity-based workforce models and working with HR and Talent to forecast organizational needs
Requirements
- 6+ years of relevant experience in FP&A.
Prior media/entertainment or marketing/PR experience is preferred but not required
- Verbal and written proficiency in English required; clear and concise communication abilities required; experience in communicating internationally a plus
- Extensive experience conducting quantitative and qualitative financial analysis and delivering actionable recommendations based on the analysis
- Experience leading and building teams
- Superior proficiency in Excel & complex financial modelling
- Prior experience working with or reporting analysis to high-level stakeholders
- Sound working knowledge of related accounting policies preferred
- Motivated and disciplined to work effectively and autonomously
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and tolerate ambiguity and shifting requirements
- Highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics
- 4-year degree in a relevant field with strong academic performance (Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics); MBA a plus