Director Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Direct financial planning & analysis, capital planning, and strategy & decision support within Paramount Pictures' Studio Group division, reporting to the Vice President, Finance & Planning. This position directly supports Production Services, Consumer Services, and Set Lighting & Grip businesses.

Lead preparation of annual operating budgets, monthly/quarterly forecasts, variance analyses, and various strategic assessments in support of Paramount Pictures' Production Services, Consumer Services, and Set Lighting & Grip business units

Support capital planning efforts for assigned business units: model investment/return analyses, prepare capital approval documentation, and ensure successful capital approval

Responsible for long-range strategic plans and initiatives for assigned business units including identification and analysis of business growth opportunities and investments

Identify opportunities and inefficiencies to drive overall profitability

''Own'' various recurring processes and tasks: KPIs, weekly ''flash'' reporting, monthly performance results, and quarterly budget & forecast presentations

Maintain reporting frameworks and tools, working cross-functionally with various business partners to determine and address their analytics needs

Maintain excellent working relationships with executives, operational business partners, other Paramount/ViacomCBS peers, colleagues, and resources

QUALIFICATIONS

MBA preferred

5 years (post-MBA) professional experience with emphasis in FP&A, corporate finance, pro forma modeling, and financial statement analysis

Experience in operations-intensive businesses (studio operations, real estate, hospitality)

Excellent analytical skills and a competency with financial planning and investment analysis concepts

Requires strong time management & organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively balance and execute on multiple competing priorities

Expert-level Excel modeling and PowerPoint ''deck-writing'' skills

Familiarity with corporate accounting systems (SAP, Hyperion) is a plus

Passion for the entertainment industry!



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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbn9v6-18-191-102-112-42 in your application.