The Finance Manager will work closely within the Global Finance team and Clara Operations team to ensure the forecast accuracy for the growing Clara Stage business.  They will ensure accurate reporting of the financial elements so Management can make key decisions to foster growth and profitability at PXO.

We are only open to candidates currently living in and eligible to work in Quebec, BC or Ontario, Canada.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with FP&A and Operations team to update the quarterly forecast and annual budget for Sony consolidation
• Prepare monthly Financial pack for formal review with Head of Clara, CFO, CEO and senior management
• Provide P&L variance explanations monthly between Actuals vs. Fcst vs. Budget 
• Work closely with Accounting and Operations to streamline CAPEX reporting related to Clara operations
• Prepare Studio P&L for Clara operating companies and consolidate forecast to be presented to management
• Prepare payroll and time log reconciliation, bi-weekly for review and distribute to producers
• Month end labour accruals and reconciliation
• Month end revenue recognition, review of accrued/deferred revenue and commentary with Group finance
• Support in weekly project reporting by updating EFC’s with actual costs
• Involved in year-end close and budgeting
• Perform cost analysis of bids and projects using SAP and excel with Production
• Create projects in SAP as needed following approval process
• Monthly PO review with Production and Group Finance
• Reconciliation of project reports to SAP while working with Production
• Ad-hoc reporting, tasks and projects as required

Requirements

• Business/accounting/financial degree or equivalent qualification
• 3-4 years relevant work experience
• Experience in live events/ supply chain management a plus.
• Strong aptitude for business software applications and proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communicator, written and verbal.
• SAP knowledge desirable but not essential
• Natural inclination to problem solve and analyze financial information
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with a strong sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Motivated by a challenge/problem and with an ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.
• Ability to focus on completion of tasks in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
• Inquisitive and proactive approach to work

Additional Requirements: 

• Must live in and be eligible to work in either Quebec, BC or Ontario, Canada.
  

About Pixomondo: 

PXO, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, creates industry-leading Visualization, Virtual Production and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content. Through its 23-year history, the Oscar, BAFTA & Emmy winning creative and technology company has been a trusted partner for storytellers and showrunners worldwide. The company has consistently created iconic works, from Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award winning Hugo and multiple seasons of HBO’s Emmy winning Game of Thrones to the recent House of the Dragon, Amazon’s The Boys, and Lionsgate’s John Wick: Chapter 4. 

In Virtual Production, PXO collaborates with filmmakers from first drawing to final pixel. Using interactive technology and proprietary software and tools, PXO brings ideas to life by virtually immersing filmmakers in the worlds they imagine, throughout every stage of the creative process.  

The company’s LED virtual production work includes House of the Dragon, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Reacher and Amazon’s critically acclaimed Cada Minuto Cuenta. PXO has seven creative studios and three LED volumes in the US, UK, Germany, Canada.  

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 CND. Individual salaries within this range will be dependent upon skills, experience, and qualifications. Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.

Pixomondo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

PXO does not accept resumes from recruiters.  Unsolicited resumes are accepted directly from candidates only. PXO will not pay any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.