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Amazon MGM Studios is shaping the future of entertainment globally, and our Japan Local Originals slate continues to grow rapidly. We are seeking a Production Finance Manager to support the financial operations of Local Original productions in Japan.
This is an opportunity to join one of the most innovative businesses at Amazon, directly supporting a high-performing content team. The successful candidate will support Production Finance operations across multiple show productions at various stages of the production lifecycle, working closely with production accounting teams, production service companies, and internal stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and controllership. This role requires someone who is highly analytical, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can work with large sets of data while exercising sound judgment on difficult projects and issues.
This role will be based in Tokyo, Japan.
At Amazon, you'll work alongside the latest AI and GenAI tools that are increasingly woven into how teams operate: from AI-powered capabilities that accelerate decision-making, to Generative AI that helps you focus on work that truly matters. You'll have opportunities and resources to develop AI fluency at your own pace, with continuous learning built into the culture.
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Key job responsibilities
Production Finance Operations
â¢Support Production Finance operations across multiple show productions in various phases (development, pre-production, production, and post-production).
â¢Collect, review, and validate monthly financial reporting (cost reports, General Ledger, Trial Balance, etc.) for multiple productions on a timely basis.
â¢Track and quantify financial performance of shows against budget and projected cash flow needs, identifying data inaccuracies to maintain data integrity.
â¢Manage weekly cash flow and funding schedules for assigned projects in multiple currencies, ensuring cash flow tracks reasonably with projected spend and adjusting funding schedules to adequately support production activities while avoiding excess funding.
â¢Comprehend and articulate details and root causes relating to production and funding variances.
Budget Management and Cost Tracking
â¢Support the Production Finance team in scrutinizing production budgets and ensuring accurate cost control and forecasting throughout the production lifecycle.
â¢Gather data to accurately populate standard financial and operational reports (e.g., MBR reports, month-end reports) and deliver valuable insights across multiple productions.
â¢Collect and communicate up-to-date information from financial reports (e.g., cost reports) to internal stakeholders.
Compliance and Controllership
â¢Understand policies, procedures, and control risks and effectively reinforce the fiduciary responsibilities of production accounting teams within existing Finance and Accounting Guidelines.
â¢Onboard local production accounting teams during pre-production to ensure compliance with Studio finance and accounting guidelines.
â¢Work closely with Senior Production Finance Executives to ensure compliance of the close-out of released wholly-owned and co-production titles.
â¢Track production tax incentive estimates and workflows to ensure up-to-date financial information is provided to the team.
Process Improvement and Collaboration
â¢Identify gaps in the flow of information between internal and external stakeholders and propose solutions to standardize workflows for the team.
â¢Initiate change and improve reports and processes with automation or further insights, with support of the team.
â¢Independently address process, policy, and procedure questions or issues that arise during day-to-day accounting operations of assigned shows.
â¢Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop efficient SOPs for difficult tasks.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education).
- 6+ years of progressive industry experience in production accounting or in a studio production finance role.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights effectively.
- Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel).
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English (written and verbal).
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with budgeting and financial analysis for large-scale productions in the Japanese entertainment industry.