Korea Finance Director - Strategy, Planning, and Studio Finance
Netflix
- Location
- Seoul,Korea, Republic of
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- H-1B history
- 80 approvals (FY2023)
About this role
Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
| 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