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
Overview and Responsibilities
We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Affiliate Finance team within US Networks Distribution! USND is responsible for delivering ~$8 billion in annual revenue to Paramount Global through distribution agreements with our affiliates in the Pay TV environment. The Affiliate Finance Team is responsible for the reporting and analysis of all financial information through our budgeting, monthly/quarterly close and forecasting processes.
In partnership with the Vice President of Affiliate Finance, the Senior Financial Analyst will assist in:
• All aspects of financial reporting (Revenue and Expense) and analytical support to US Networks Distribution, Corporate FP&A, Controllership and various divisions within Finance
• All aspects of Expense Management (invoicing, reconciliation, JE, monthly close process, forecast process, LRP, etc.)
• Ensuring the accurate and timely recognition of all financial information, consolidation and reporting of monthly/quarterly close, forecasting, budgeting, and long-range plans
• Ensuring the integrity of data transferred among various financial applications (GL, forecasting tools, reporting tools, etc.) by proactively identifying errors or inefficiencies and implementing needed solutions
• Ad hoc reporting and analyses
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required, a focus in Accounting, Finance, or related area preferred
• 2-3 years of related FP&A and/or accounting experience
• Private/Public background preferred with a CPA or CPA candidacy in process a plus
• Experience with Excel and PowerPoint. Comfortable working with large data sets and databases a plus.
Additional Qualifications
• Experience with forecasting/reporting tools (e.g., TM1, Longview, SAC)
• Experience with general ledger systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Experience working with large volumes of data and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Cognos)
• Analytical problem-solving skills, ability to contextualize data effectively and efficiently
• Able to lead multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proactive self-starter who can work well in a team-based setting
• Ability to learn quickly, be flexible and adapt to changing industry and organizational landscape
• Interest in and passion for media and technology!
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-roj3z3-44-203-219-117-42 in your application.