Position Summary

The youngest of all the ILM studios, the India studio leverages the expertise and technological know-how developed over 50 years at Industrial Light & Magic combined with the top artists and

technicians in the region. Knowledge and culture flow freely between the company’s five studios and the global team shares tools and workflow allowing for seamless collaboration on all projects.

As we grow ILM India, we are seeking a Senior Production Finance Analyst to be a member of our team and be a key part of this exciting opportunity.

The Senior VFX Production Finance Analyst is a seasoned individual responsible for the handling of complex production finance work for specific project(s), which requires a strong understanding of accounting principles. Works with discretion as to work details on assignments of a varied nature. Provides general and specialized analysis and reporting. Using their expertise, Is able to effectively guide VFX Producers, production staff, and other departments including general accounting, legal, and FP&A to assure accounting standards are met.

What You’ll Do

• Strategically partner with Executive Producers and VFX Producers in managing budgets for multiple projects.

• Prepares and reports scenario planning and cost projections, including estimating various regional tax incentives. Actively highlights potential issues and recommendations

• Provides guidance on unique and/or complex accounting matters to Production Management

• Train and/or mentor Junior members of the team

• Responsible for accurate month end financial reporting, project forecasts to be included in the consolidated ILM Forecasts and Plan, and maintaining records for audit and variance explanation. Highlights issues, variances, and explanations in advance.

• Prepares and presents quarterly project status presentations for Executive management and show key creatives. Highlights potential improvements and issues in current reporting to department leads.

• Prepares routine weekly and complex ad hoc financial reporting to Exec Producers, Producers, and Executives

• Assisting billing detail and information for invoicing on contracts and rebillable projects.

• Works closely with other ILM departments including Talent Management, General Accounting, FP&A, Technology, etc to ensure accurate information flow between departments

• Analyzes data and creates summarizes and visual representations to make complex analysis easy to digest. Suggests/drives standard departmental reporting.

• Is an active participant in the global finance department by providing input and lead projects to improve processes and enforce best practices.

• What We’re Looking For

  This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic. Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting/Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Minimum 7-8 years of experience

  • Accounting Experience

  • Experience in the entertainment industry with production finance/accounting experience in a multi-country environment.

• Required Skills / Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively with Executive Management, Production: including Executive Producers, General Accounting, Business Affairs, and FP&A

• Organized and systematic; decisive, plans well and manages priorities

• Meticulous and careful with numbers

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Confident in ability to work effectively to deadlines

• Previous working experience in entertainment/media industry is a plus but not required