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Overview and Responsibilities:

Paramount CP&E is the commercialization unit of Paramount that brings our Company's stories and characters to life through innovative and engaging products and experiences across more than 50 categories, from toys and apparel to books, theme parks, and hotels. The organization is home to world-class teams of licensing and retail experts, artists, storytellers, and technologists who inspire imaginations around the world.

This position is responsible for the financial management and business development of the Consumer Products business, specifically by working with and supporting the CP Sales teams and focusing on revenue forecasts, optimizing financial deal terms, and performing ad hoc financial analysis of the business This will include the development and ongoing enhancement of financial forecasting, planning, budgeting and long-range planning processes. It will also include responsibility for ad hoc reporting and variance analysis, as well as business analytics & financial trending to support optimal deal structures.

The Finance Manager will work closely with the broader CP Finance Team across locations around the world. They will be responsible for enhancing the contribution and partnership of the finance function within the CP division.

This role will report directly to the Director of Global CP Finance and work with a disparate stakeholder group including the CP Sales teams to improve analytical tools and enhance operational visibility of risks and opportunities to support overall business performance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Financial Management & Oversight:

• Ensure licensee projections are complete and accurate
• Liaise with Sales, Operations and central Finance teams to ensure maximum revenue is recognized
• Evaluate financial performance against desired outcomes
• Track risks and opportunities
• Ad Hoc financial analysis
• Liaise with Global Finance teams

Planning:

• Perform and prepare annual budgeting and quarterly estimates in conjunction with Sales and external partners to support the Sales teams.
• Create monthly outlooks, quarterly estimates, and "real time" financial forecasts
• Prepare and present Long Range Strategic, Financial Plans and detailed budgets

Operational Support:

• Partner with sales teams to provide detailed revenue and deal reporting and analysis to support business decision making on all aspects of licensing and optimize deal structures
• Perform/present variance analysis and budget resolution (ad hoc, benchmarking, marketing, ROI)
• Creation, and on-going enhancement, of all planning and analytical presentation decks for management purposes
• Developing, fostering and building open communication and productive relationships with leadership, sales and finance
• Strategic partnership approach using financial models to enhance business deal terms
• Support the Sales leads with property and licensee deal analysis on an ad-hoc basis
• Working in collaboration with the systems and operations teams to develop and enhance analytical tools and processes

Basic Qualifications:

Core Competencies:

• University degree in Finance or similar is required
• Strategic-minded financial leader and business partner
• Strong self-motivated team-player. Able to think creatively and take action
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Robust communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong PowerPoint & Excel skills
• Flexibility to participate in online meetings with global teams

Additional Qualifications:

• Master degree is a plus
• 6-7+ years finance experience (commercial finance or FP&A is a plus)
• CP industry experience is a plus
• Familiarity with licensing is a plus

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.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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