**Job Summary:**
arenaflex is seeking an experienced Senior Analyst, Content Material Valuation to join our team in Burbank, CA. As a key member of the Content Valuation & Analytics team, you will play a vital role in preparing valuations and delivering critical analytic insights for all arenaflex content material. This is a hybrid remote work opportunity, with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate with our team in Burbank.
**About arenaflex:**
arenaflex is a leading entertainment company that creates and distributes some of the most beloved content in the world. Our mission is to inspire and entertain audiences through our films, television shows, music, and other creative endeavors. We are committed to innovation, quality, and excellence in everything we do.
**Responsibilities:**
As a Senior Analyst, Content Material Valuation, you will 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 pricing planning deliverables, as needed.
* Functioning as the first 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:**
* 3+ years of recent experience in financial analysis, finance, and/or 2+ years from a Big Four CPA firm.
* Self-starter, innovative, flexible, and proactive who is willing to pitch in anywhere needed.
* Enjoy running 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.
* Capability to build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and associate across all levels of management.
* Enjoy working with large data sets and analytical tools with a proven capability to research quantitative and qualitative data.
* Interest to detail, accuracy, agency, strong problem-solving abilities, excellent work ethic, and capacity to work under stress in a quick-paced and ambiguous environment are essential.
* Choice 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), strong financial modeling skills required.
* Required understanding and application of pivot tables and advanced Excel formulation such as INDEX, MATCH, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, VSTACK, and nested IF statements.
* Ardor for the entertainment industry and television programming; content material licensing experience is a plus.
**Training:**
* BA/BS in Business, Mathematics, Economics, or other quantitative discipline.
**About the Role:**
This is a hybrid remote work opportunity, with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate with our team in Burbank. As a Senior Analyst, Content Material Valuation, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about the entertainment industry. You will be responsible for preparing valuations and delivering critical analytic insights for all arenaflex content material, and will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and initiatives.
**What We Offer:**
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals in the entertainment industry
* Flexible work arrangement with the option to work from home
* Professional development and growth opportunities
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment
**How to Apply:**
If you are a motivated and experienced professional who is passionate about the entertainment industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role.
**Contact Information:**
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact us at [insert contact information].
**arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.**