About Our Company
VIZ Media has been bringing the finest in manga, anime, and global entertainment to English-speaking fans across the world for nearly 40 years. From classic series like Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, and Naruto to current hits like My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, and Chainsaw Man, we continue to offer the best in action, romance, fantasy, and adventure stories for fans of all ages.
Our critically acclaimed manga, graphic novels, and books have won Eisner, YALSA, and Hugo awards and are available in both print and digital editions, and our premier catalog of anime titles can be seen on TV and via streaming and digital download, as well as in collectible Blu-ray and DVD sets at major retailers.
Learn more about VIZ Media, anime, and manga at www.viz.com.
Job Summary
VIZ Media, the world leader in English-language versions of manga and anime (Japanese comics and animation), is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Accounting & Finance team. The Senior Financial Analyst will ensure accurate and timely reporting, support data-driven decision- making, and develop/maintain models to support financial plans and forecasts.
What you’ll do:
- Partner with publishing and animation teams to analyze sales and P&L performance versus various financial benchmarks
- Collaborate with accounting team to support month-end and quarter-end close
- Provide monthly and quarterly financial reporting, analysis, and key metrics that enable business decision-making
- Work with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
- Create financial models and perform profitability analyses to support strategic planning and evaluate new business opportunities
- Monitor and track key financial metrics, and effectively communicate insights to stakeholders
- Identify areas for process improvement and support the implementation of best practices in FP&A processes to increase efficiency and improve business outcomes
- Provide financial insight, and prepare dashboards and presentations for leadership team
- Stay up to date on industry and market trends to inform financial planning and analysis
- Perform ad hoc requests and drive cross-functional analytic projects for senior management
The ideal candidate has:
- 2+ years of finance experience or related forecast/planning experience
- Strong business acumen with high intellectual curiosity
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
- Excellent ver