Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Role

The Financial Planning & Analysis group is looking for an Associate to focus on Financial Planning & Analysis for APAC Content. This role will be a critical and integrated business partner to the global APAC content acquisition and production team and be responsible for financial planning and analytics for the company’s rapidly expanding programming initiatives. This position will reside within the company’s Tokyo office.

Responsibilities

• Own Opex and headcount forecasts and reporting for Content team (both Creative and Production) across markets in APAC including India

• Work with senior leadership within the content and production organization to translate strategic initiatives into financial plans

• Develop and monitor KPIs, metrics and dashboards to understand and communicate progress against future plan (i.e. development tracking, headcount ratios) 

• Provide recommendations on how to adjust future spending based on what's best for Netflix

• Improve workflows to scale with the growth in Content investment and organization

• Lead and support various APAC wide or Japan specific projects

Qualifications

• Candidates are required to be highly analytical and be strong, effective communicators

• Prior experience in financial planning & analysis is preferred. Prior experience in the entertainment industry is a plus. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record of superior financial and strategic analysis, and delivering actionable recommendations in a clear and concise manner

• The successful candidate must display initiative in anticipating and exceeding the business demands of senior-level executives and cross-functional stakeholders. Candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment and exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics

• Netflix is fast-growing with a flat organizational structure, which means that employees are often asked to perform tasks with a range of difficulties. Candidate must be motivated, disciplined, flexible, and be able to work effectively autonomously 

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience. Prior experience in Financial Planning & Analysis is preferred. Prior experience in the Media / Entertainment industry is a plus. 

• Extensive experience conducting quantitative and qualitative financial analysis.

• Must be proficient in working with systems and automated reporting tools (e.g., Hyperion, SAP, Workday financials, etc.). Financial systems development experience is a plus. 

• Superior proficiency with Excel; and complex financial modeling.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Fluent in Japanese and English.

• 4-year degree in a relevant field with strong academic performance

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service status or disability status.

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