Finance Leadership Development Program (LA)

About the Role

The Finance Leadership Development Program at Skydance is a two-year program designed to develop ambitious Analysts into the company's next generation of Finance leaders. The program begins in Summer 2027 and includes three eight-month rotations within the Finance organization. Participants will learn the business from the inside, build financial and leadership skills, and present a capstone project to company leadership. A dedicated mentor will provide guidance throughout the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Modeling & Forecasting:
• Craft and maintain complex financial models to inform budgeting, forecasting, and expense optimization.
• Translate KPIs and core business metrics into actionable analyses for leadership decision-making.
• Capstone Innovation Project:
• Identify a real business problem, develop a solution, and pitch it directly to company leadership.
• On-the-Job Training & Leadership Development:
• Undertake high-impact work with guidance from a manager and dedicated mentor.
• Receive comprehensive AI training for finance and enterprise-wide tools.
• Enhance leadership skills through recurring feedback, executive shadowing, and dedicated leadership training.
• Reporting & Close:
• Manage critical aspects of the monthly and quarterly close, including accruals, reconciliation, and variance analysis.
• Analyze the general ledger to generate clear, actionable reports.
• Oversee the quarterly payment process end-to-end.
• Business Partnership:
• Collaborate directly with finance, accounting, and business leaders to inform strategic planning.
• Address ad hoc, high-visibility requests, presenting problem-solving insights to key stakeholders.
• Develop a cross-functional network of relationships.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic Qualifications:
• Proper work authorization to be employed in the United States from July 2027 to July 2029.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or other related quantitative fields.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros).
• Additional Qualifications:
• Experience in finance or accounting.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Self-directed with strong motivation for accelerated development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills and ability to prioritize deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills for financial data analysis.
• Effective team player with strong interdependency.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

• Program Start Date: July 2027
• Program Duration: Two years, with three eight-month rotations.
• Post-Program Opportunity: Strong performers will transition to a full-time, Senior Financial Analyst position.
• Compensation: Hiring Salary Range: $80,000.0 - $80,000.0. Actual salaries vary based on job-related factors including location, market data, internal equity, skills, experience, training, education, and performance. Base pay is one component of total compensation, which may include bonuses, incentives, and awards.
• Benefits:
• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.
• Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings, events, speaker series, and volunteer activities.
• Evaluation Process: Applicants will be required to complete a mandatory games-based assessment (approximately 30-45 minutes).

Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)

• Deadline to Apply: November 13
• Excel Assessment: Late November
• Video Interview Invitations: December
• Zoom Interviews: Late January/Early February
• Offers: February
• Program Start: July 2027