Sr. Manager, Studio FP&A

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

The Studio Financial Planning & Analysis team is seeking a talented FP&A Senior Manager to support Eyeline, Interpositive, and the Animation Inkubator. These represent Netflix’s key investments in production innovation: Eyeline is Netflix’s large-scale VFX, Generative FX, and Virtual Production innovation company; Interpositive is Netflix’s newly-acquired filmmaking and editorial AI innovation company; and the Animation INKubator is Netflix’s pioneering team creating animated shorts and specials using experimental, creative-led, GenAI-native production pipelines. This Senior Manager will play a key role in driving financial planning, providing strategic insights, and partnering cross-functionally to support the growth and operational excellence of our these business units across global footprint. This role will also serve as a critical and integrated business partner to each unit’s leadership and to overall Content Operations & Innovation leadership.

In this role, you will need to be a big-picture thinker, a self-starter, and an analytical thought partner with an eye for detail. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, and embrace ambiguity and change. You must be a solutions-oriented problem solver and be able to communicate complex ideas using both qualitative and quantitative means to a broad spectrum of stakeholders - from Studio leadership to central Content, and Corporate FP&A, HR/Talent, and Product & Technology. The position is based in Los Angeles, and will lead a team of three FP&A Associates. The role will require occasional travel to Vancouver, Canada where the Associate team and various Eyeline stakeholders are based.

* Lead near- and long-term P&L forecasting for Eyeline, Interpositive, and the Animation INKubator

* Own headcount planning and people cost management

* Conduct financial scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making and business scaling

* Drive analysis to support investment memos, deal analysis, go/no-go decisions, and new initiatives

* Capex planning/forecasting

* Develop and enhance financial KPIs, metrics, and dashboards to drive insights

* Partner cross-functionally to evolve financial frameworks supporting both management and GAAP reporting

* Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly business review presentations, synthesizing performance across each entity

* Support the implementation of dynamic financial planning tools and drive automation across systems and processes

* Coordinate forecasts and consolidations across multiple stakeholders

* Finance point person for the businesses that will interface/partner with other Finance functions (Accounting, Tax, etc)

* Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team

* Drive Innovation: Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and outputs as the business evolves

* Candidates are required to be highly analytical & strategic and be strong, effective communicators

* A sound understanding of related accounting guidance

* The successful candidate must display initiative in anticipating and exceeding the business demands of senior-level executives. This person must thrive in a fast-paced environment and exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics

* Netflix is fast-growing with a flat organizational structure, which means that employees are often asked to perform tasks with a range of difficulties. Candidate must be motivated, disciplined, flexible, and be able to work effectively