Job description

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. We are looking for an Associate to join the Product Finance, Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. You will partner closely with the Product Management, Design, and cross-functional Product & Tech leads across emerging areas to lead financial and volume forecasting, headcount planning, and financial business case analyses to inform strategic business decisions. You will gain invaluable experience in a position that offers significant responsibility, interaction with business partners, and considerable opportunity to have a large impact within a Finance organization. This role can be based in our Los Angeles, CA (preferred) or Los Gatos, CA, office and report to the Senior Manager of Product FP&A, who is based in Los Angeles. Occasional travel between Los Gatos and Los Angeles will be required. Responsibilities • Lead annual budget planning, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning for the Product Management, Design, and cross-functional Product & Tech leads— including headcount planning and complex operational expenses • Identify financial risks and opportunities to inform forecasts and strategic decision-making • Build regular management reporting, financial reporting, and business presentations for Product and Finance leadership • Develop and evaluate financial business cases for product investments and strategic initiatives, partnering with Product leadership to assess trade-offs and prioritize resource allocation across the portfolio • Collaborate with the Product Management and Design teams on key strategic, operational, and financial analyses in order to drive monetization, member experience, and cost efficiency opportunities Qualifications • 5+ years of experience in a highly analytical environment with extensive experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis • Advanced proficiency with MS Excel/Google Sheets is expected • Proficiency in working with databases, data, and reports; Knowledge of SQL, Tableau, and/or Anaplan is a plus. Comfort using GenAI tools (e.g., Claude Code) to automate current workflows and reporting • Self-starter, disciplined to work effectively autonomously, while also collaborating with cross-functional teams • A successful candidate will have a strong track record of financial analysis, financial forecasting, and identifying key questions, defining, performing, and coordinating analyses • Strong and effective communication and presentation skills; ability to adapt the communication based on the audience • Comfortable with ambiguity and able to frame key questions and the analyses needed to solve complex problems. • Have the ability to learn quickly, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics 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 $155,000.00 - $225,000.00. 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.

Requirements

Must-haves

Lead annual budget planning, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning for the Product Management, Design, and cross-functional Product & Tech leads— including headcount planning and complex operational expenses
Identify financial risks and opportunities to inform forecasts and strategic decision-making
Build regular management reporting, financial reporting, and business presentations for Product and Finance leadership
Develop and evaluate financial business cases for product investments and strategic initiatives, partnering with Product leadership to assess trade-offs and prioritize resource allocation across the portfolio
Collaborate with the Product Management and Design teams on key strategic, operational, and financial analyses in order to drive monetization, member experience, and cost efficiency opportunities
5+ years of experience in a highly analytical environment with extensive experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis
Advanced proficiency with MS Excel/Google Sheets is expected
Self-starter, disciplined to work effectively autonomously, while also collaborating with cross-functional teams
A successful candidate will have a strong track record of financial analysis, financial forecasting, and identifying key questions, defining, performing, and coordinating analyses
Strong and effective communication and presentation skills; ability to adapt the communication based on the audience
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to frame key questions and the analyses needed to solve complex problems.
Have the ability to learn quickly, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here .

Nice-to-haves

Proficiency in working with databases, data, and reports; Knowledge of SQL, Tableau, and/or Anaplan is a plus. Comfort using GenAI tools (e.g., Claude Code) to automate current workflows and reporting

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Benefits

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401(K)

Paid Time Off