Senior Financial Analyst - Paramount+ Global FP&A

44493

New York, NY, US, 10036

Finance/Accounting

New York

Full-Time

On-Site

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Overview and Responsibilities

Paramount Global Streaming, an enthusiastic group helping to lead the future of media and technology by providing Financial Planning support to all of Paramount Global, is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst. The Senior Financial Analyst will support the Streaming division of Paramount Global Streaming, with a focus on Paramount+ Global. Paramount+ Global includes content from CBS, Showtime, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Smithsonian Channel, TV Land, VH1, Paramount Pictures, and other sports programming, as well as original streaming content. As part of an aligned FP&A team, the Senior Financial Analyst will report directly to the Manager of FP&A and will assist in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of forecasts and budgets, tracking performance, managing monthly operating expenses, and using analysis to assist in fostering informed decision-making. This position offers the right candidate an exemplary opportunity within a successful and growing global media organization. It will provide wide-ranging exposure to the evolving interactive content industry while working within the broader media umbrella of Paramount Global Corporation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist with Paramount+ regional daily subscriber pacing, partnering with multiple business partners globally to assess and model complex subscriber trends
Tasked with creating and maintaining complex financial models to support the budgeting, forecasting, expense optimization, and expansion of Paramount+ globally
Ownership of purchase order tracking and reporting; provide stakeholders with transparency into spending and ensure that purchase orders are raised promptly
Expense management, forecasting, and budgeting for markets internationally, partnering with regional teams globally
Assist Accounting in the monthly/quarterly close, which includes preparation of accruals, reconciliation, and variance analysis of forecast to actual results
Run and analyze reports from the general ledger
Create strategic value-added analyses around using key KPI and core business metrics to drive better decisions and results
Coordinate on the month-end close process with cross-functional finance teams, e.g., P2P, RtR,
Controllership Work with internal business partners, gaining insight and knowledge that could affect forecasts
Work with Controllers, Tax, and Legal teams to establish requirements applicable to P+ in each region
Ad hoc requests and analyses will be frequent.
Ensure that the appropriate financial procedures and controls are maintained, including continuous review and improvement of working practices

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum of 4+years experience in FP&A, finance, or equivalent quantitative roles
Basic accounting knowledge
High level of proficiency in Excel, experience in preparing complex financial models, and manipulating large datasets
Well-developed communicator with the ability to moderate based on audience and demonstrate an ability to partner with a range of cross-functional partners
Experience in a highly analytical environment
Robust work ethic and an acute attention to detail are required
Ability to work quickly and precisely on multiple projects concurrently

Additional Qualifications:

Finance/Economics/Mathematics/Accounting major preferred
Top-notch interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
Ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
Deep organizational skills with the ability to multitask
Experience with P&L management and forecasting
Prior experience in digital media, specifically in a subscription-based role, is highly desirable

Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from Paramount Global, combines live sports, breaking news, and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world’s biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream Paramount Streaming’s other live channels: CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $85,000.00 - 105,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, 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.

What We Offer:

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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