Sony Pictures - Cost/Financial Analyst

Industry Preference: Media & Entertainment, IT/ITES, Telecom. Technology based will be preferred. Job Description: - Understand the cost of production of a show and develop a good understanding of 'best in class' benchmarks. - Liaise with Commercial and business functions to understand and analyse key components / drivers of costs. - Be responsible for cost planning for all direct costs during the planning process. - Be responsible for planning and tracking all marketing and sales and distribution costs related to revenue generation. - Variance analysis and cost commentary. - Cost management - engage with ops team and procurement team to ensure we get the best cost deals. - Identify and lead cost optimization projects to deliver spend efficacy. - Pre and Post evaluation of shows / Spends. Key Responsibilities: 1. Productivity: - Engage with key stakeholders, identify cost saving opportunity and deliver savings. 2. Planning and Management Reporting and Analysis: - Input into the forecasting process and periodic reporting of cost elements along with detailed analysis of variance - Ensure no cost overruns and maintain standards of accuracy and periodicity. 3. Stakeholder management: - Cross functions/department projects to drive efficacy across business and corporate functions. 4. Process: - Build Pre and Post evaluation mechanism and identify levers for improvement. Technical Skills: - Proficient with Advance Excel (Mandatory). - SAP-ECC knowhow is a must. - Proficient with Power BI (Highly Preferred).