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Financial Analyst

Paramount

Los Angeles, CA 08-06-2022
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) 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+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the US 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.

Pluto TV, a Paramount Global company, is the leading free streaming television service in America, delivering 250+ live and original channels and thousands of on-demand movies in partnership with major TV networks, movie studios, publishers, and digital media companies. Pluto TV is available on all mobile, web and connected TV streaming devices and millions of viewers tune in each month to watch premium news, TV shows, movies, sports, lifestyle, and trending digital series. Headquartered in West Hollywood, Pluto TV has offices in New York, Silicon Valley, Chicago and Berlin.

We are looking for an Analyst to join the team!
Overview and Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Financial Analyst who will play a key part in providing strategic support, financial analysis and forecasting support for our Technology teams. You will work closely with key partners on the Technology Strategy, Engineering, IT, and Product teams, and help them manage expenses and prioritize their efforts efficiently. This is a great opportunity to join an exciting, high-priority growth area for the company. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, have an extensive analytical background, and thrive in collaborative settings.
• Collaborate with partners to deeply understand business objectives and drive successful outcomes through analyzing business data
• Build complex financial and operational models to provide immediate and long-term financial insights to senior management
• Own monthly, quarterly, annual budget planning and forecasting as well as long-range planning for the Technology organization
• Supporting the design, implementation and maintenance of systems that lead to increased controllership around Technology spend
• Participate in month-end close activities: Own account reconciliations, variance analysis and reporting for Technology spend

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required
• At least 2+ years of finance experience in forecasting and planning; media, entertainment, and/or technology experience a plus
• High technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets

Additional Qualifications:
• Phenomenal financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills - be able to handle and synthesize large datasets to deliver critical insights in an easy-to-digest format for management
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro9z81-18-220-1-239-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Paramount

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