VP, Financial Planning & Analysis - Panavision Woodland Hills

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements, reports, and budgets to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support business decision-making and identify areas for cost optimization.
• Cook up the quarterly and annual budgeting/planning process, including the preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasting.
• Maintain actual financial performance against budgeted figures and provide explanations for variances.
• Manage cash flow effectively, ensuring adequate liquidity for day-to-day operations and working capital requirements.
• Prepare weekly/monthly cash flow forecasts including global cash flow/liquidity and revenue and implement strategies to optimize cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and company policies.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during financial audits and assist in implementing audit recommendations.
• Continuously evaluate and improve financial systems, processes, and controls to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Streamline financial workflows and leverage technology to automate routine tasks.
• Oversee and refine management monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as department heads, management teams, and cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance and support.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, vendors, and auditors.
• Manage loan compliance reporting and processes.
• Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Monitor and evaluate financial risks, such as currency fluctuations, interest rate changes, and credit risks.
• Implement risk management practices to safeguard company assets.
• Work with the BI team to support the improvement of reporting tools.
• Provide CFO with sophisticated financial analysis supporting strategic and operational financial objectives including profitability/margin analysis across business units/geographies, product mix, and asset investment determination.
• Functional Management: Review of existing structure for FPA organization and performance management and development of staff.

Skills/Experience Required

• BS in Finance, business or related field. MBA preferred.
• Prior experience working in global organizations with multiple lines of business.
• Prior experience in businesses with asset rental or asset intensive services, or in the media productions supply chain.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in financial analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial-operational modeling, forecasting, and financial software applications.
• Ability to collaborate with and engage with senior leadership across functions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Systems savvy with experience in Oracle HFM, MS Great Plains or Dynamics, and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Results-oriented, self-motivated with ability to execute with minimal direction.

Compensation

$225,000 - $250,000 per year + MIP Bonus