Business Development Project Management

ERIK A. BENAVIDEZ

Los Angeles, CA 818-***-**** ****.*********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Dynamic and empathetic professional with over 15 years of experience in corporate Accounting & Finance for leading industry players. Skilled in financial management, project management, strategic analysis, and business operations. Demonstrated success in optimizing workflows and nurturing a positive work culture in high-pressure environments. Additionally, one year of experience in cultivating and expanding client relationships, comprehending their needs, and serving as a trusted advisor to drive business growth. EXPERTISE

• Client Relation Management Business Development Business Operations

• Communication Project Management Problem Solving

• Organization Strategic Analysis Networking

SOFTWARE: Salesforce, Workday, SAP S4 HANA, SAP BW, BPC, Café, SNAP, PARIS, Film Track, People Soft, with advanced knowledge in MS Excel (index, match, pivot tables, v-lookup, etc.). WORK EXPERIENCE

Client Solutions Director, Business Development, Robert Half Management Resources 2024 – 2025 Manages the development and growth of Client relationships, understanding their needs, and act as a trusted advisor to drive business growth.

• Cultivate and sustain robust relationships with key client stakeholders to ensure long-term collaboration and success.

• Partnered with internal teams to guarantee the seamless execution of solutions.

• Preform in-depth analysis of industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to provide strategic insights and maintain a competitive edge.

Finance Manager, Global FP&A, NBC Universal 2021 – 2022 Manages all global cash processes, including consolidating, budgeting, forecasting, and submitting key variances. Responsible for monthly FCF pacing and Capex submissions to senior management & corporate partners.

• Assists in the maintenance and operational activities of Global FP&A financial system, including master data updates and documentation, data reconciliations, and user troubleshooting and education.

• Supports various internal and external stakeholders and helps design new reports and dashboards for senior management as need arises.

• Documents business requirements through User Acceptance Testing and validates results to ensure accurate reporting for senior management.

Senior Financial Consultant, International Theatrical Finance, Sony Pictures Entertainment 2019 – 2020 Supported overhead budgeting and forecasting, including headcount, balance sheet, withholding income taxes, summary of operations, capital expenditures, and review of over 25 territory submissions.

• Provided functional expertise to support the implementation of SAP S4 Hana for the International Theatrical Finance team.

• Recalculated and validated the results of accounting transactions performed in S4 HANA.

• Analyzed the theatrical print & other releasing costs in accordance with GAAP and IFRS, totaling $52M for fiscal year 2020.

Page 2 Erik A. Benavidez 818-***-**** ****.*********@*****.*** Financial Consultant, Television Development, Sony Pictures Entertainment 2019 – 2019 Coordinated with Business Affairs, Creative, Networks, and Billings teams to provide comprehensive quarterly forecasts for all SPT development activity.

• Oversaw financial management for $50M+ in TV development projects for term deal contracts within SPT division.

• Interpreted complex scripts, network and overall term deal agreements to facilitate in weekly payroll.

• Continuously monitored production slate activity to assess financial impact on development budget.

• Enhanced forecasting tracking and management reports to improve availability and accuracy of financial data, resulting in a 15% increase in accuracy.

Senior Financial Consultant, Fox International Channels, Twentieth Century Fox 2018 – 2018 Provided financial support to 21st Century Fox on behalf of the Content Distribution Group by developing financial packages, cash flow statements, roll-forwards, and ad hoc supplemental reports.

• Tracked and reported on $60M+ of global production revenue for the TV Distribution Group, Home Entertainment Group, and International Regions.

• Analyzed budgets and forecasts of financial activity over $100M+ related to the Content Distribution Group. Financial Consultant, International Theatrical Finance, Sony Pictures Entertainment 2017 – 2018 Performed and supported budget and forecast analysis of international titles, including revenues, marketing expenses, prints, and other releasing costs, totaling over $50M+.

• Reviewed monthly title and cash information posted by the Shared Service team.

• Coordinated and reviewed territory submission for Tax, Audit, and Corporate request and monthly/quarterly reporting.

Senior Accountant, NBC Universal 2013 – 2017

Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies for a new digital business. Executed, led, and maintained accountability for the delivery of high-quality audit projects in accordance with established plans ensuring agreed upon objectives are upheld consistently.

• Reviewed and documented a Digital Platform’s significant content licensing contracts to ensure proper revenue recognitions in accordance with GAAP and ASC 606.

• Redesigned and implemented more effective and timely procedures for reconciling complex bank reconciliations which increased efficiency by 25%.

• Prepared and recorded asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

• Reviewed GL activities and financial statements to verify accuracy and consistency with annual budget and forecast accordingly.

• Reviewed all license, co-production, and talent agreements to ensure accurate reporting and contractual payments.

• Prepared ad-hoc reports for senior management and assisted with film ultimate and annual budgets.

• Participated in the ongoing improvements of SAP, PARIS, Micro-Strategy, PCW, and Film Tracker to ensure greater efficiency and value to the audit process.

Financial Analyst, Residuals & Participations, Lionsgate Entertainment 2012 – 2013 Prepared and analyzed over 200 financial statements per quarter with financial activity of $50M+. Determined financial status by comparing and analyzing plans and forecast with actual results.

• Designed, constructed, and maintained all SAP financial reporting queries used within the department.

• Developed and improved financial models for profit/revenue recognition and financial forecasting.

• Reported regularly to and met with high-level executive management on current quarter contract statuses. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Woodbury University, Burbank, CA

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