Senior Financial Analyst, Residuals

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

Nice to Have, But Not a Dealbreaker

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate / range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $35.50-46.88 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.