**Experienced Senior Analyst, Content Material Valuation – Hybrid Work Role at blithequark**
Are you a detail-oriented, analytical, and results-driven professional with a passion for the entertainment industry? Do you have a knack for working with large data sets and a proven track record of delivering critical insights in a fast-paced environment? If so, we invite you to join our team at blithequark as a Senior Analyst, Content Material Valuation.
**About blithequark**
blithequark is a leading entertainment company that has been a household name for generations. Our commitment to innovation, creativity, and excellence has made us a leader in the industry, and we're always looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a Senior Analyst, Content Material Valuation, you'll play a vital role in helping us prepare valuations and deliver critical analytic insights for all our content material.
**Responsibilities**
As a Senior Analyst, Content Material Valuation, you'll be responsible for:
* Establishing arm's length-based content material pricing and preparing quarterly close and economic planning deliverables for scripted and unscripted content certified with Hulu and Disney+ globally.
* Consolidating quarterly regional content material valuation submissions and identifying key variance drivers and distilling effects into actionable insights for senior management.
* Assisting in preparing long-range and price range making plans deliverables, as needed.
* Functioning as the primary point of contact to key stakeholders at DTC finance, studio finance, participations, and controllership.
* Partnering with finance stakeholders to identify and improve process efficiencies and best practices.
* Curating and synthesizing large amounts of data to draw conclusions and make recommendations resulting in actionable insights.
* Mechanically tuning and maintaining content performance (including Nielsen scores, critical review scores, and industry awards) for broadcast and cable primetime applications.
* Participating in a variety of ad-hoc projects to introduce you to new principles and improve your knowledge of key standards across the spectrum of content material distribution and licensing.
**Qualifications**
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
* 3+ years of recent experience in financial analysis, finance, and/or 2+ years from a Big Four CPA firm.
* A self-starter, innovative, flexible, and proactive individual who is willing to pitch in anywhere needed.
* The ability to work under minimal supervision; potential to scope, identify, and execute price-introduced procedures and process upgrades.
* Robust challenge control abilities with the capacity to manage and establish targets, manipulate multiple priorities, and pivot quickly based on the immediate needs of the business.
* The ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and communicate across all levels of management.
* A passion for working with large data sets and analytical tools, with a proven ability to research quantitative and qualitative data.
* A keen eye for detail, accuracy, agency, strong problem-solving abilities, excellent work ethic, and the capacity to work under stress in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
* The ability to work with numbers, perform analysis, and maintain accurate supporting documentation of work done.
* Comfortable rationalizing and justifying selections made and tactics applied, but flexible with switching path if situations dictate.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), with strong financial modeling skills required.
* A required understanding and application of pivot tables and advanced Excel formulation such as INDEX, IN, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, VSTACK, and nested IF statements.
* A passion for the entertainment industry and television programming; content material licensing experience is a plus.
**Training**
A BA/BS in Business, Arithmetic, Economics, or other quantitative discipline is required.
**About the Role**
This is a hybrid work role primarily based in Burbank, CA, with the opportunity to work from home. As a Senior Analyst, Content Material Valuation, you'll be part of a dynamic team that works closely with key stakeholders from enterprise departments, including felony, hard work members of the family, finance, participations, controllership, and international content income.
**What We Offer**
* A competitive salary of $75,000 per year
* A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
* A 401(k) plan with company match
* Paid time off and holidays
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* A dynamic and supportive work environment
**How to Apply**
If you're a motivated and results-driven professional with a passion for the entertainment industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and cover letter to [insert contact information]. We can't wait to hear from you!
**About the Interview Process**
Our interview process typically includes a combination of phone or video interviews, in-person interviews, and skills assessments. We're looking for candidates who are not only qualified for the role but also a good fit for our company culture.
**Tips for the Interview**
* Be prepared to talk about your experience and qualifications in detail.
* Show enthusiasm and passion for the entertainment industry and our company.
* Highlight your problem-solving skills and ability to work under stress.
* Be prepared to ask questions about the company and the role.
* Show your personality and be yourself!
**What to Expect Next**
After submitting your application, you can expect to hear from us within a week. If you're selected to move forward, we'll schedule a phone or video interview to discuss your qualifications and experience. If you're selected for an in-person interview, we'll schedule a meeting at our Burbank, CA office.
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