Senior Financial Analyst, Residuals

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Entertainment is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, Residuals with strong project management capabilities and in-depth knowledge of guild residuals. The Senior Financial Analyst, Residuals is responsible for overseeing setups and payments for residual reporting and serves as a key liaison between the Residuals team and departments such as Production, Content Operations, Business Affairs, and Accounting.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within internal teams and external partners, including Guilds and Unions, Producers, and Payroll providers.

Primary responsibilities include analyzing and interpreting the residual implications of various guild, union, and license & production services agreements. This includes coordinating with internal teams and payroll providers to accurately set up and process residual payments, maintaining and assist in building out trackers and procedures in residuals system, and collaborating closely with Content Operations, Business Affairs, FP&A, and Production Finance to determine the residual impacts across a wide range of titles.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently review and interpret production, distribution, and legal agreements to determine residual liabilities, and accurately document terms in the residuals obligation tracker and rights management system
• Collaborate with third-party payment vendors to deliver detailed setup data and ensure accurate, timely setups for residual payments
• Prepare and coordinate residual reporting for payroll providers to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Research and respond to inquiries from producers, guilds, and internal stakeholders, addressing ad hoc requests with clarity and accuracy
• Drive process improvements by leading in the development, testing, and implementation of new residual systems aimed at enhancing automation, efficiency, and standardization
• Lead various projects with a focus on detailed analysis, timely execution, and cross-functional collaboration
• Perform financial analyses to assess the business impact of residuals, including scenario modeling and evaluation of new deal terms, for Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Film Ultimates

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• BA/BS in accounting, finance, business administration, or similar degree
• 3+ years of residuals experience
• Deep working knowledge in reading, interpreting, and applying Guild basic agreements, including SAG-AFTRA, WGA, DGA, and IATSE
• Self motivated and proactive nature with ability to of working independently
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
• Skilled in handling challenging situations with diplomacy, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Proven ability to analyze complex data with strong attention to detail and organizational precision
• Strong multitasking abilities with demonstrated experience managing multiple projects concurrently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels
• Solid understanding of and ability to interpret union collective bargaining agreements and apply accordingly
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; strong command of Outlook and Word skills

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Experience with systems such as Rightsline, Anaplan, Workday, and Coupa