About the role
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with advertising, subscription, licensing, and digital revenue models to support organizational growth
- Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors for business expansion and content investment decisions.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across production, programming, marketing, and operational functions.
- Monitor content production costs and conduct variance analysis to ensure financial discipline and profitability across broadcast, OTT, and digital platforms
- Oversee end-to-end accounting operations including revenue recognition, royalty management, vendor payments, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Ensure preparation and timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements while maintaining compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations
- Present financial performance reports to senior leadership and stakeholders while supporting decision-making through financial analysis and insights.
- Manage internal controls, risk management frameworks, and regulatory compliance including audit coordination.
- Oversee cash flow planning, optimize working capital, and evaluate financial feasibility of major content and digital investment projects.
- Maintain relationships with financial institutions, investors, and external partners to support funding and financial growth initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with MBA / CA / CPA preferred
- 8+ years of financial leadership experience, preferably in media, entertainment, or digital platform organizations
- Strong understanding of media revenue models including advertising, subscriptions, licensing, and digital monetization
- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and project-based accounting practices
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, financial compliance, and audit processes
- Proven leadership experience managing finance teams and working with executive leadership.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to drive strategic financial decisions and manage large-scale financial operations