Manager, Content Finance

Job Description

Manager, Paramount+ Content Finance (Leave Cover)

(2-Year Fixed Term – Maternity Cover)

About the Role

We're looking for a Manager, Paramount+ Content Finance to lead expense and cash management activities for programming and production across selected international markets within Paramount+ International.

In this essential role, you'll support the VCNI Streaming organization, providing financial expertise, insights, and operational leadership to help drive the success of our international streaming business.

As a key member of our Content Finance Center of Excellence (COE), you'll play a pivotal role in financial planning, analysis, and reporting - partnering closely with business and finance leaders to enable smart, data-driven decisions. This position reports to the Director, Paramount+ International Programming Finance and is part of our International Streaming Programming Finance team.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover role for two years.

Key Responsibilities:
• Business Partnering: Act as the primary finance partner for assigned regional VCNI Streaming Content Acquisition & Strategy teams, delivering insights and decision support.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the financial planning cycle for expenses and cash flow, including budgets, long-range plans, and forecasts in close collaboration with Finance Directors and business stakeholders.
• Data Management & Reporting: Partner with Programming teams to gather accurate data and ensure its seamless integration into financial systems.
• Portfolio Analytics: Enhance and leverage financial systems and tools to support global Paramount+ International portfolio analytics.
• Performance Measurement: Develop and maintain periodic and ad hoc content analytics reports, providing meaningful insights to guide programming strategy.
• Decision Support: Deliver monthly analytical reports to regional management and VCNI Finance, and keep real-time track of committed vs. uncommitted investments.
• Programming LRP Management: Maintain the Programming Long-Range Plan (PSUMM) to reflect the latest programming rollouts and financial updates.
• Financial Close Processes: Oversee monthly and quarterly financial close activities in collaboration with Record-to-Report (RTR) teams.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline financial workflows.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with the Paramount+ team, ensuring alignment on KPIs and financial metrics.

About You:

Required Qualifications
• Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CA, CFA or equivalent)
• MBA or additional professional certifications preferred
• Skills & Experience
• 5+ years' experience in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Proven expertise in budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic planning
• Advanced Excel skills (including automated financial modeling)
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP or equivalent accounting standards
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• A proactive, continuous improvement mindset with a customer service focus
• Confidence in working with and influencing senior management stakeholders
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Longview, or Alteryx is a plus

Why Join Us?
• At Paramount, we care about our people and offer a work experience you'll love:
• Private health insurance with access to premium clinics and screening packages
• Monthly cafeteria package, including SZÉP card, nursery, and home loan support
• Hybrid working model with 2-3 days in the office each week
• Dog-friendly office, bring your furry friend to work!
• Weekly fresh fruit days
• Eyewear support for glasses expenses
• Exclusive pre-premiere screenings before official release dates

Paramount Networks International, is comprised of many of the world's most popular multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, MTV LIVE HD, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central, Paramount Channel, BET and more. Paramount brands reach more than 3.8 billion cumulative subscribers in 180+ countries and territories via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties, in 40 languages.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-pk8e49-18-97-14-90-42 in your application.