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Financial Analyst, Residuals (R50028815)

FOX
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, California, Los Angeles
May 14, 2025
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFOX 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 looking for a Financial Analyst, Residuals with solid project management and residuals skills. This position will lead the Residuals reporting and claims process and work closely with the Production, Business Affairs, Legal, and Accounting departments on various projects. It is important that the candidate can communicate effectively with external stakeholders (Guilds, Producers, and Payroll houses) as well as employees at all levels within the company. The Financial Analyst, Residuals will ensure compliance with guild reporting requirements, manage all guild and talent claims, forecast residuals obligations for different unions/guilds with finance, coordinate set-ups with Business Affairs and Content Ops, and coordinate Payroll house with Accounting/AP for quarterly payment processing. A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Accurately maintain and coordinate the residual reporting obligation tracker across relevant departments using the company's rights management system Ensure the company completes the residual process from set-up to payment Research and coordinate responses for producers/guilds and ad hoc requests Coordinate quarterly gross receipts reporting to payroll houses Assist with residual estimates by guild based on gross receipts and cable runs Assist in the development and improvement of residual processes Communicate with Guilds as needed for various projects Analyze distribution deals to quantify the residual's impact Provide guidance and assistance to Production Finance and FP&A in preparing estimates of residuals during the Greenlight process for IRR and Film Ultimate purposes WHAT YOU WILL NEED Bachelor's Degree in a related field Related work experience Residuals reporting and processing experience Excellent analytical and organization skills with attention to detail Ability to work independently and handle adverse situations with diplomacy and authority Ability to plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously Strong oral and written communication skills Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, and particularly Excel) NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER New Media residuals experience Entertainment industry experience Experience with Rightsline, Anaplan, Workday, and Coupa Intermediate knowledge of SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA, AFM, ACTRA/UBCP, and IATSE agreements 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 $25.75-34.50 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, 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. View more detail about FOX Benefits.