Andrew Belak
About Andrew Belak
Andrew Belak serves as the Senior Finance Manager for Commercial FP&A at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2021. He has a diverse background in finance, having worked at companies such as Mattel and Paramount Pictures, and holds an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business.
Work at Kite Pharma
Andrew Belak has been serving as the Senior Finance Manager for Commercial Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at Kite Pharma since 2021. He is based in Santa Monica, California. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis related to the commercial operations of the company. Prior to this position, he held the role of Finance Manager for Commercial FP&A at Kite Pharma from 2020 to 2021.
Previous Experience at Mattel, Inc.
Before joining Kite Pharma, Andrew Belak worked at Mattel, Inc. in various financial roles. He served as a Senior Financial Analyst for North America FP&A from 2017 to 2018 and as a Senior Financial Analyst for Corporate FP&A from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he was a Finance Manager for North America FP&A from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at Mattel encompassed a total of four years in different capacities.
Experience at Paramount Pictures
Andrew Belak has significant experience from his time at Paramount Pictures, where he worked for a total of seven years. He held the position of Senior Financial Analyst for Residuals from 2007 to 2012 and previously served as a Financial Analyst for Residuals from 2005 to 2007. His roles involved financial analysis related to residual payments in the film industry.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Belak holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the USC Marshall School of Business, where he studied from 2012 to 2014. He also completed a Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis and Valuation during this time. Prior to his MBA, he earned a degree in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, from 2001 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial analysis and management.
Internship Experience
In 2013, Andrew Belak gained practical experience as an MBA Finance Intern at Mattel, Inc. for a duration of two months. This internship contributed to his professional development and understanding of financial operations within a corporate environment.