Patrick Smith

About Patrick Smith

Finance professional in Entertainment with ten-plus years of experience in FP & A, business strategy and deal analysis with Universal Pictures, Marvel Studios, The Walt Disney Company and CBS.Responsible for core FP & A activity for Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Cutting edge of new business financial modeling following COVID-related industry upheaval and the emergence of new major streaming platforms.Recognized “40 Under 40” Home Entertainment Professionals - Media Play News 2019. MBA Graduate of the UCLA Anderson School of Management (Dean\'s List of Honor Students).

Experience

1. Senior Director, Commercial Finance

   Universal Pictures

   Jan 2020 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Promoted to lead and reorganize the Commercial Finance division at Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE). Built a new team of seven to modernize the finance organization. Pivoted away from more outdated physical product-centric reporting/processes and toward digital sell through, VOD and Premium VOD products. · FP & A oversight of more than $1B in global Universal / Focus Features film revenue and $80M in annual TV revenue across NBCU-owned divisions. Responsible for core FP & A activities for UPHE including creation, tracking and maintenance of all film ultimate P & Ls, financial pacing, budget forecasting and long-term planning. · Financial modeling / scenario analysis of windowing shifts following the emergence of company-owned Peacock and competitive streaming platforms. Studio financial analysis of product cannibalization between theatrical, home entertainment and subscription following COVID-related industry upheaval. Development of windowing optimization recommendations. · Financial modeling of the AMC deal that broke the 74-day exclusivity window between studios and exhibitors, clearing the way for Universal’s $19.99 Premium VOD product and a shortened 17-day exclusive theatrical window. · Preparation of the annual budget and presentation to studio leadership including the Vice Chair & Chief Distribution Officer of Universal Pictures.

Education

• UCLA Anderson School of Management

  MBA, Finance and Investment Management, Marketing

  2011 — 2013

• University of Manitoba

  B.Sc.,

  2004 — 2010

Skills

• Mobile Advertising
• Mobile Marketing
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Mysql
• Mobile Devices
• Financial Modeling
• Brand Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Web Analytics
• Market Research
• Mobile Applications
• Php
• Business Communications
• Strategic Planning
• Photoshop
• Segmentation
• Social Media
• Dreamweaver
• Illustrator
• Mobile Technology
• Public Speaking
• Digital Marketing
• Communication Skills
• Financial Analysis
• Advertising
• Online Marketing
• Indesign
• Html Scripting