Debra Orols
@debraorols
I build financial models and pricing strategies for entertainment content portfolios.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Banijay Americas, I lead pricing and participation analysis across 50+ scripted and unscripted TV titles, building cash flow models and buyout frameworks for licensing negotiations.
I've also modeled royalties across 1,500+ titles at Gunpowder & Sky Productions and prepared participation statements for 5,000+ titles at MGM Studios. My work spans budgeting, forecasting, revenue scenarios, content valuation, platform performance, and production profitability.
I use financial reporting, SQL, and advanced Excel to turn complex entertainment data into pricing recommendations and strategic insights for finance, business affairs, legal, programming, and production teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Financial Analyst, Manager
Banijay Americas
Feb 2023 - Mar 2026 (3 years 1 month)
Led pricing and participation analysis for unscripted/scripted TV content across 50+ titles. Built cash flow models and revenue scenarios to support buyout decisions and licensing negotiations.
Royalties Analyst, Manager
Gunpowder & Sky Productions
Nov 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years)
Reviewed licensing deals and modeled royalties across 1,500+ titles to inform pricing and revenue strategy. Built dashboards and financial models for forecasting revenue and evaluating platform performance.
Senior Financial Analyst, Participations
MGM Studios
Oct 2017 - Nov 2020 (3 years 1 month)
Prepared participation statements across 5,000+ titles and validated financial data and tax/payment accuracy. Supported financial modeling for deal valuations and co-finance agreements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Manchester
Bachelor of Science, Actuarial Science and Mathematics
Graduated with a B.Sc. in Actuarial Science and Mathematics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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