Rights Analyst - Finance Management - fixed term

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

HBO Max delivers boundary-pushing stories across genres and platforms, connecting millions of viewers across 90 countries globally— and we’re just getting started. We're home to the most talked about shows and movies, granting audiences access to the worlds of HBO, Harry Potter, DC, Warner Bros., ID, Adult Swim, A24, and more. Turn your streaming obsession into a career— we’re hiring!

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Your New Role...

As a Rights Analyst – Finance Management, you will be responsible for managing the financial lifecycle of content deals across EMEA. This includes invoice validation, payment coordination, and reconciliation between rights systems and financial records.

You will act as a key link between Content, Finance, and external partners, ensuring financial accuracy and timely execution of contractual obligations.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities...

• Validate and process invoices related to content deals, ensuring alignment with contractual terms
• Manage payment tracking and coordination, working closely with Finance teams and licensors
• Maintain and update programming budget trackers and financial records
• Perform monthly reconciliation between the rights management system and financial accounts
• Provide financial and rights-related reporting to stakeholders
• Support audit readiness by ensuring documentation and financial records are complete and accurate
• Act as a point of contact for finance-related queries on rights and deals

Success in This Role

• Timely and accurate invoice processing and payments
• Minimal discrepancies between rights and financial systems
• Strong control and visibility over programming budgets
• Positive collaboration with Finance and external partners

Qualifications & Experience...

Technical & Functional Skills

• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with financial systems (SAP or similar preferred)
• Experience in invoice processing, reconciliation, or financial administration
• Experience using reporting/query tools (SQL preferred)

Domain Knowledge

• Understanding of TV/SVOD rights and deal structures (preferred)
• Familiarity with financial processes related to content acquisition

Ways of Working

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Ability to manage deadlines and financial cycles
• Structured, reliable, and proactive
• Strong stakeholder communication skills

Why Join

This role offers exposure to the financial operations behind major content deals, providing a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of media, finance, and international content distribution.

About Skydance

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Some Important Details

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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