Financial Analyst

This is a Full Time Job

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Overview & Responsibilities:

CBS News is seeking a detail-oriented and strategically minded Financial Analyst to join the CBS News finance team. The Financial Analyst will perform a variety of financial activities including assisting with the financial planning and budgeting processes, forecasting, building financial models, preparing reports and presentations, and performing research and analysis using large data sets. The ideal candidate is well organized, solution-oriented, and able to take initiative. This role will report into the FP&A Director of CBS News.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create financial models and perform complex scenario analysis for projects that span multiple business units including News Broadcasts, Newsgathering & Operations

• Work with the FP&A Director to manage capital expenditure requests, cloud computing costs and news archive financials

• Assist in monthly close process including preparation of journal entries, accruals and variance analysis

• Identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement

• Collaborate with the CBS News & Operations team on the monthly forecast and assist in development and preparation of the annual budget and long-range financial plan

• Prepare monthly budget performance reports for CBS News departments and broadcasts

• Update and provide trend analysis for overtime & operations dashboard. Work with business units to manage overtime and reduce cost to CBS News

• Assist FP&A leaders to prepare presentations and other key materials for the CBS News leadership team

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required with a focus in Finance, Analytics or Economics

• 2 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and financial modeling; experience in investment banking, consulting, or corporate development is preferred

Additional Qualifications
• Exceptional Excel, PowerPoint and financial modeling skills

• Strong understanding of corporate finance concepts and accounting principles

• Proactive, motivated person with multi-tasking abilities to manage competing priorities and capable of discerning when issues need to be escalated

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail with well developed problem solving and critical thinking ability

• Ability to work in a team environment while working individually on multiple tasks

• Working knowledge of Oracle ERP system

What We Offer:
• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
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