Job Title: Cost Analyst

Purpose: Reporting to the Lead - Finance Business Partner – Digital Business, this role is responsible for Direct Cost Management for the Digital Business of CulverMax Entertainment Pvt Ltd (Formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India).

Education: CA / MBA Finance

Experience: 2-4 years after Post Graduation

Industry Preference: Media & Entertainment, IT/ITES, Telecom. Technology based will be preferred.

Location: Mumbai

Reporting Relationship: Lead - Finance Business Partner – Digital Business

Business/Channel/Function: Finance and Accounts

Job Description:
- Understand the cost of production of a show and develop a good understanding of 'best in class' benchmarks
- Liaise with Commercial and business functions to understand and analyse key components / drivers of costs;
- Be responsible for cost planning for all direct costs during the planning process
- Be responsible for planning and tracking all marketing and sales and distribution costs related to revenue generation
- Variance analysis and cost commentary




- Cost management - engage with ops team and procurement team to ensure we get the best cost deals
- Identify and lead cost optimisation projects to deliver spend efficacy
- Pre and Post evaluation of shows / Spends

Key Responsibilities:

1. Productivity: Engage with key stakeholders, Identify cost saving prospect and deliver savings

2. Planning and Management Reporting and Analysis: Input into the forecasting process and periodic reporting of cost elements along with detailed analysis of variance - Ensure no cost overruns and maintain standards of accuracy and periodicity

3. Stakeholder management: Cross functions/department projects to drive efficacy across business and corporate functions

4. Process: Build Pre and Post evaluation mechanism and identify levers for improvement;

Critical Competencies:
- Behavioural
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to details
- Critical Thinking
- Stakeholder Management
- Interpersonal

📌 Cost Analyst (Mumbai)
🏢 Sony Pictures
📍 Mumbai