Analyst / Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description

Analyst/Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Overview & Responsibilities

The Paramount Media Networks Group Finance team is currently seeking an Analyst or Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join the team! The Analyst/Senior Analyst will work in close coordination with the Senior Manager of FP&A to support forecasting, deliver financial statement analysis across the consolidated PMN brands and businesses--including strategic long-range planning, annual budgeting/monthly forecasting, cash planning, and overall KPIs and metrics--and provide strategic support to PMN financial and operational leadership. We welcome an enthusiastic teammate who is a strategic problem solver that appreciates collaboration and possesses strong analytical fundamentals.
• Assist with the PMN planning cycle including the long range planning process, annual operating plan (budget) and monthly forecasting processes
• Generate and analyze financial reports to support monthly operating income, variance analysis, and FP&A processes
• Distribute content licensing and programming deliverables to Corporate Finance on a monthly basis
• Contribute in developing Powerpoint presentations addressing senior management on current financial outlook and key performance metrics
• Manage monthly dashboard providing key insights into PMN financial performance and metrics across the internal finance organization
• Provide guidance to controllership on the cash application process and ad hoc accounting related projects
• Create ancillary invoice requests on a monthly and quarterly basis to raise invoices to customers
• Cultivate relationships between PMN Finance peer teams, centralized revenue teams (Ad Sales, Affiliate, Home Video, etc), and centralized expense teams (Compensation, SG&A, etc.)
• Facilitate a high-level of communication and collaboration with finance teams across the enterprise
• Provide backup in the monthly close process
• Promote a positive work environment demonstrating respect for colleagues at all levels
• Create efficiencies by automating reporting and implementing tracking processes

This role will report to the Senior Manager, FP&A and work out of the New York office on a hybrid basis!

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required, a focus in Accounting, Finance, or related area preferred
• Analyst – Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience
• Senior Analyst – Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience

Additional Qualifications
• Knowledge of financial principles and analyses
• Analytical problem-solving skills, ability to contextualize data effectively and efficiently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Keen attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive self-starter and teammate, ability to learn quickly, be adaptable to changing industry and organizational landscape
• Experience in a cross-functional, highly matrixed team environment are a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Experience with SAP and/or Longview are a plus

MTV is the leading global youth media brand in 180 countries, reaching 450 million households in nearly 30 different languages across every platform. MTV is the world's premier youth entertainment brand, the cultural home of the millennial generation and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects pop culture with award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, the internet and other platforms. A unit of Paramount Global, MTV operations span cable and mobile networks, live events, theatrical films and MTV Studios.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $60,000.00 - 95,000.00.

The salary range for Analyst level candidates is $60,000 - $80,000

The salary range for Senior Analyst level candidates is $72,900 - $95,000

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. This position is bonus eligible.

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxebeq-3-137-187-233-42 in your application.