Finance Director
Netflix
Finance Director
Netflix
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| The Team
The Finance team partners closely with leaders across Content, Ads, Marketing, Product, Partnerships, and Operations, connecting financial insight with strategic thinking to help the business make better decisions. We bring together perspectives from various teams to create one integrated view of the business.
| The Opportunity
We are looking for a Korea Finance Director, Strategy, Planning, and Studio Finance to lead one of Netflix's most dynamic and strategically important markets.
This role acts as a co-pilot of the Korea business and reports directly to the APAC CFO. It serves as the primary Finance & Strategy partner to the Korea Leadership Team (KLT), acting as a trusted business advisor and thought partner across the market.
Success in this role goes well beyond financial planning or reporting. You'll help shape country strategy, influence investment decisions, challenge assumptions, identify opportunities and risks, and connect cross-functional perspectives to drive stronger business outcomes. The ideal candidate would have an exceptionally strong business acumen, exceptional people and leadership skills, and a strong ability to influence without authority.
You will work across nearly every part of the business while collaborating closely with regional and global partners, making this an exceptional opportunity for someone who enjoys operating at the intersection of finance, strategy, and business leadership.
| Core Responsibilities:
Serve as the Finance & Strategy leader for Korea and the primary strategic finance partner to the Korea Leadership Team.
Act as the business co-pilot, translating financial insight into strategic recommendations that influence business decisions.
Bring together multiple Finance teams, including FP&A, Content F&S, Content Accounting, and Production Finance, etc., to provide a holistic view of the business.
Partner closely with cross-functional leaders across Content, Ads, Partnerships, Marketing, Product, and Operations to shape country priorities.
Help define and execute the country strategy while aligning with broader regional and global objectives.
Evaluate investment opportunities, business trade-offs, and resource allocation to maximize long-term business performance.
Monitor financial, operational, and market risks while identifying opportunities for sustainable growth.
Leverage market intelligence, competitive insights, and regional trends to support strategic decision-making.
Foster alignment across local, regional, and global stakeholders, ensuring decisions are informed by both local context and broader company priorities.
| We're looking for:
We are interested in leaders who bring strong business judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to connect finance with broader business strategy.
15+ years of experience in Finance, Strategy, or related business leadership roles within technology, media, entertainment, or other complex global organizations.
A track record of partnering directly with senior business leaders to influence strategic decisions.
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to understand how businesses grow, invest, and create long-term value.
The ability to navigate ambiguity, simplify complex business problems, and make thoughtful recommendations.
Effective executive communication skills, with experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders without relying on formal authority.
A collaborative leadership style, bringing together diverse perspectives across local, regional, and global teams.
Strong learning agility and curiosity, with the ability to quickly develop expertise across new business areas.
A bias toward action, balanced with sound judgment and thoughtful decision-making.
A demonstrated commitment to inclusion, collaboration, and building high-performing teams.
Professional fluency in both Korean and English is essential, with the confidence to communicate clearly and build trusted partnerships across local, regional, and global stakeholders.
Netflix runs a subscription streaming service for TV series, films, documentaries, games and live events, watched by members around the world. Its catalog mixes licensed titles with originals it commissions in dozens of countries, from Korean dramas like Squid Game to stand-up specials and live sports. Members watch on smart TVs, phones, computers and game consoles, and a recommendation system shapes what each profile sees first. Netflix earns most of its revenue from monthly membership fees, including a lower-priced plan with ads sold through its own advertising technology. Netflix was founded in 1997 as a DVD-by-mail rental service and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California.
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