Key Responsibilities:
Budget Management and Cost Tracking:
- Assist in the creation, review, and maintenance of production budgets, ensuring all cost elements are accounted for.
- Track actual production costs against budgets, providing variance analysis and regular updates.
- Prepare cost report budget comparisons and top sheets for approvals.
- Map cost reports to Netflix Chart of Accounts and update relevant information in Netflix tools.
- Onboard production partners to Netflix reporting standards, policies, and procedures.
- Review cash flow requirements and process invoices throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor and track production payments and cost reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Troubleshoot financial issues and resolve discrepancies during production.
- Ensure all financial operations comply with Netflix internal policies and industry best practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with internal teams, auditors, accountants, and production houses to meet budgetary constraints.
- Provide regular updates and insights to senior production finance team members.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 1+ years of experience in production accounting, production finance, or related roles in TV/Film industry.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CA is preferred.
- High intellectual curiosity, proactive problem-solving, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Excel and financial software; familiarity with Tally accounting is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interact with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
