Deal Analysis & Ultimates Finance Manager

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Overview

This FP&A position is a vitally important cross functional role within the company’s Motion Picture Planning team which prepares financial analysis on greenlights, deal analysis and ultimates planning.

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

• Model multilevel P&Ls for prospective film projects to estimate profitability and support Business Affairs in structuring complex participation deals with talent and co-financing partners
• Work with creative, production and distribution executives to establish estimates for greenlights
• Own and maintain film models post-greenlight and through a film’s ten-year life cycle by working with distribution groups to keep ultimates updated while reconciling deals with third parties
• Consolidate overall film slate financials and drive of ad hoc performance analysis
• Assess the impacts of risks and opportunities to the performance of our film slates
• Integral in preparing the annual budget and long-range plan
• Liaise with legal and participations departments to ensure accurate sign-off on deal terms
• Partner with accounting and financial management system teams to facilitate monthly and quarterly close
• Cultivate relationships through frequent interaction with business affairs, theatrical distribution, marketing, transactional, TV licensing, and other finance groups
• Assess the impacts of risks and opportunities to the performance of our film slates
• Keep current on market trends and update assumptions accordingly to ensure accuracy in projections
• This Manager dual reports to two SVPs (Deal Analysis & Ultimates) and manages one Financial Analyst

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance
• 6-7+ years experience in Finance and/or Accounting

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong financial modeling Excel capabilities and understanding of financial statements
• Proficient in Excel & Powerpoint
• Working knowledge of Hyperion preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with various professionals at all levels
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to operate in a cross-functional team environment
• Entertainment or media industry experience strongly preferred

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $100,000.00 - 120,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.  

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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