Cost Analyst

Job Title: Cost Analyst

Purpose: Reporting to the Lead - Finance Business Partner – Digital Business, this role is responsible for Direct Cost Management for the Digital Business of CulverMax Entertainment Pvt Ltd (Formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India).

Education: CA / MBA Finance

Experience: 2-4 years after Post Graduation

Industry Preference: Media & Entertainment, IT/ITES, Telecom. Technology based will be preferred.

Location: Mumbai

Reporting Relationship: Lead - Finance Business Partner – Digital Business

Business/Channel/Function: Finance and Accounts

Job Description:

- Understand the cost of production of  a show and develop a good understanding of 'best in class' benchmarks 

- Liaise with Commercial and business functions to understand and analyse key components / drivers of costs;   

- Be responsible for cost planning for all direct costs during the planning process          

- Be responsible for planning and tracking all marketing and sales and distribution costs related to revenue generation       

- Variance analysis and cost commentary      

- Cost management - engage with ops team and procurement team to ensure we get the best cost deals     

- Identify and lead cost optimisation projects to deliver spend efficacy           

- Pre and Post evaluation of shows / Spends   

Key Responsibilities:

1. Productivity: Engage with key stakeholders, Identify cost saving opportunity and deliver savings

2. Planning and Management Reporting and Analysis: Input into the forecasting process and periodic reporting of cost elements along with detailed analysis of variance - Ensure no cost overruns and maintain standards of accuracy and periodicity

3. Stakeholder management: Cross functions/department projects to drive efficacy across business and corporate functions        

4. Process: Build Pre and Post evaluation mechanism and identify levers for improvement;          

Critical Competencies:

• Behavioural




• Analytical Skills


• Attention to details


• Critical Thinking


• Stakeholder Management


• Interpersonal Skills and Succinct Communication


• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Technical




• Proficient with MS office (Excel, PPT)


• Proficient with PowerBI


• SAP-ECC knowhow is a must

Why join us?

CulverMax Entertainment Pvt Ltd (Formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India) is home to some of India’s leading entertainment channels such as SET, SAB, MAX, PAL, PIX, Sony BBC Earth, Yay!, Sony Marathi, Sony SIX, Sony TEN, SONY TEN1, SONY Ten2, SONY TEN3, SONY TEN4, to name a few! 

Our foray into the OTT space with one of the most promising streaming platforms, Sony LIV brings us one step closer to being a progressive digitally led content powerhouse. 

Our independent production venture- Studio Next has already made its mark with original content and IPs for TV and Digital Media. 

But our quest to Go Beyond doesn’t end there. Neither does our search to find people who can take us there. 

We focus on creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where we celebrate diversity with our Bring Your Own Self Philosophy. We strive to remain an ‘Employer of Choice’ and have been recognized as:
- India’s Best Companies to Work For 2021 by the Great Place to Work® Institute.

- 100 Best Companies for Women in India by AVTAR & Seramount for 6 years in a row - UN Women Empowerment Principles Award 2022 for Gender Responsive Marketplace and Community Engagement & Partnership
- ET Human Capital Awards 2023 for Excellence in HR Business Partnership & Team Building Engagement
- ET Future Skills Awards 2022 for Best Learning Culture in an Organization and Best D&I Learning Initiative.

The biggest award of course is the thrill our employees feel when they can Tell Stories Beyond the Ordinary!