Manager, Legal Finance & Strategy

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

The Legal Finance & Strategy team works closely with the Business Affairs and Labor teams to support key strategic initiatives and negotiations, by providing in-depth analyses coupled with internal and external insights. The work of the team includes supporting negotiations for content deals, guilds’ agreements (e.g. US’ SAG-AFTRA and IATSE, UK’s Equity), and analyzing talent remuneration. While the main partners of the team are the Legal, Business Affairs and Labor leads, the Legal Finance & Strategy team is working closely with many other teams at Netflix (e.g. Finance, Production Finance, Content Strategy) due to the high impact of these initiatives on the business. The Manager will be an integral part of the team, and will be responsible for leading support and analysis across US projects, with visibility and opportunities to work with the wider Finance & Strategy team and on relevant international projects. 

This role resides in Netflix’s Hollywood offices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategy, analysis and negotiation support for Content Business Affairs;

• Develop strategic frameworks to guide decision-making on key Legal and Labor initiatives; 

• Partner and influence key stakeholders across the company to align on local and global strategic and operational initiatives; 

• Conduct ad hoc analysis to support deal negotiations; 

• Create insightful presentations to summarize the analytical work that supports the decisions of Business Affairs and Labor leadership;

• Develop a deep understanding of Netflix and the broader market trends to feed internal discussions.

Qualifications:

• Candidates are required to be highly analytical, being comfortable, curious and enthusiastic building financial models to support decision-making of Senior Leadership;

• Candidates must demonstrate outstanding effective skills in written and verbal communication, being able to adapt to various stakeholders’ and cross-functional partners’ styles;

• Candidates must have a proven track record in thriving in a fast-paced environment, being resourceful, and solution-driven, while exhibiting outstanding personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics;

• 6+ years of experience at an investment bank, management consulting firm, private equity, hedge fund, and/or internal strategy. Prior experience in Media/Entertainment is preferred. Prior experience in Deal Analysis is a plus;

• Strong Excel / Modeling skills, interest or fluency in other productivity tools and technology is a plus;

• A commitment to embrace and advocate for inclusion is essential, including demonstrated cross-cultural understanding and intelligence.

 

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $230,000.00 - $370,000.00.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.