Sarah G.

Sarah Ghattas

From Big 4 to studio finance | CPA & ex‑20th Century Fox VP

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Studied at Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

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Hiring Manager at 20th Century Fox

Available Monday at 4:00 PM UTC

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Sarah's Offerings

Custom hourly · $100/hr

Get help with Accounting Principles, Behavioral Interview Prep, and .

Sarah also coaches for Film & Television and FP&A. View all.

Sarah’s Accounting Qualifications

Experience level: Vice President

Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in finance and accounting, including leadership roles at 20th Century Fox and Disney, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my coaching practice. My background in managing complex financial reporting and forecasting, coupled with my experience as an Audit Manager at PwC, equips me to guide clients through the intricacies of accounting and financial planning. Whether you're looking to make a move from public accounting to corporate or navigate the challenges of financial leadership, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. Let's connect and chart a path to your success!

Sarah can help with:

Accounting Principles

Behavioral Interview Prep

Financial Analysis

Financial Reporting

Promotion Strategy

Sarah also coaches for Film & Television and FP&A. View all.

Work Experience

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Founder & Principal

Lumina Financial Advisory

December 2025 - Present

Lumina Financial Advisory provides executive-level financial reporting, forecasting, and fractional financial leadership to growing and established small and mid-sized businesses, with a particular focus on supporting women-led organizations. I partner with leadership teams that have outgrown basic accounting but don’t need — or want — a full-time finance hire. My work focuses on translating complex financial data into clear, decision-ready insight that supports stronger governance, improved profitability, and confident strategic decision-making. Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Planning Budgeting & Forecasting and +2 skills

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Real Estate Investor & Property Manager

Sarah Ghattas LLC

September 2022 - Present

■ Manage a short-term and long-term rental portfolio end-to-end: listings, dynamic pricing strategy, bookings, guest and tenant communications, and maintenance coordination. ■ Maintain comprehensive financial records across multiple income streams and asset classes, including bookkeeping, expense analysis, balance sheet management, and household financial planning.

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Full-Time Parenting

Career Break

January 2020 - September 2022

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Vice President

Disney

March 2019 - January 2020

Hiring Manager

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Vice President of Finance/Assistant Controller

20th Century Fox

March 2017 - March 2019

Hiring Manager

■ Owned the full planning and reporting cycle for a $4bn+ film studio, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly consolidated P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow reporting across 10+ revenue streams. ■ Led variance analysis against budget and forecast, providing executive management with clear, narrative-driven commentary explaining the drivers of performance — what happened, and what it meant for the business. ■ Produced management reporting covering all studio business units, with theatrical performance as the lead indicator for downstream distribution profitability, alongside quarterly KPI and metrics tracking. ■ Oversaw updates to individual film forecast P&Ls, tracking performance across the full revenue lifecycle. ■ Ran scenario analysis modelling the impact of varying box office outcomes on studio profitability across all revenue streams. ■ Prepared and reviewed MD&A and management reporting packages to support quarterly investor earnings calls, translating complex financial results into clear, actionable reporting for senior leadership and parent company executives. ■ Provided leadership with financial risk commentary covering key business exposures including theatrical and slate performance, FX, film asset impairments, and participant litigation risk on backend deals. ■ Led department of 11 through the Disney merger and integration, including alignment of accounting policies, systems integration, and transition to Disney’s annual operating plan and long-range planning process. Key member of merger integration team collaborating with Disney management to achieve transition deadlines. ■ Collaborated with internal and external counsel to provide accurate and timely financial information for global governmental anti-trust review in connection with the acquisition. ■ Served as technical accounting lead for new FASB standards (ASC606) and advised on accounting treatment for new lines of business including mobile gaming, distribution, and co-financing. Project owner of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for intercompany transactions. Managed quarterly and annual audit with external auditors including SOX compliance. ■ Managed hiring for the department, as well as annual performance review process. Volunteered as mentor in finance mentoring programs. Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Planning Budgeting & Forecasting and +3 skills

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Vice President of Finance and Accounting/International Controller

20th Century Fox

July 2015 - March 2017

Hiring Manager

■ Managed financial reporting for 13 international subsidiaries and 30 licensees, including monthly and quarterly P&L reporting (revenue in excess of $400m), inventory and returns reserve analysis, and balance sheet review. ■ Served as the accounting authority and senior advisor for a network of global finance directors, providing guidance on accounting policy, technical questions, and reporting standards. ■ Oversaw consolidation of the overhead budget for the full international home entertainment group, spanning local offices worldwide and functional teams including marketing and sales. ■ Led the finance team through a major global reorganization driven by the industry shift from physical to digital content distribution, navigating office closures, new studio partnerships, and significant structural change while maintaining reporting integrity. ■ Managed department through a wave of significant employee turnover and through intentional hiring, built a high-performing team. Mentored and developed team. Management, Financial Reporting and +2 skills

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Executive Director of Finance, Financial Reporting

20th Century Fox

December 2012 - July 2015

Hiring Manager

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Director of Finance, Financial Reporting

20th Century Fox

October 2009 - December 2012

Interviewer

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Audit Manager

PwC

September 2007 - October 2009

Interviewer

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Audit Senior Associate

PwC

November 2005 - September 2007

Interviewer

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Audit Senior Associate/Associate

PwC

September 2002 - November 2005

Education

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Logo

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

ACA, Accounting

2002 - 2005

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Manchester Business School

Post-graduate Certificate, International Business

2001 - 2002

This was a 6-month program at the Business School with sponsorship by the EU. Many of the classes were MBA level. The program culminated in a live project working with a local SME to research opportunities in Italy for them and present their product to local Italian businesses.

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University of Manchester

Bachelors Degree, French Studies

1996 - 2001

I studied French Language and Literature at The University of Manchester, England. During that time I studied French Film, spoken language and literature. A requirement of the degree was to spend a year in France - where I worked in the hotel industry on reception desks and booking call centers to improve my fluency in the language.

Sarah G.

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