Senior Financial Analyst, Ad Revenue Finance

This is a Full Time Job

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Overview and Responsibilities:

We are currently seeking an eager Senior Financial Analyst for the Ad Revenue Finance team. This is a great position for a candidate looking to get a broad overview of corporate finance. This person will be responsible for the administration of various tasks about the day-to-day administration, monthly forecasting, and annual planning cycles, as well as ad hoc analysis and accounting. The ideal candidate is well organized, solution-oriented, and able to take initiative.

Reports directly to Senior Director, Ad Revenue Finance and will interface with both expense and revenue teams.

For monthly closes:
? Own the monthly close process including monthly close packages
? Analyze and explain monthly, quarterly and annual expense variances
? Prepare pacing reports and monitor spend against annual goals
? Review and ensure that all monthly activities have been recorded properly including journal entries and accruals
? Partner with Global Business Services (GBS) and Controller?s group to orchestrate necessary accounting entries to be made

For budgeting, forecasting and planning:
? Participate in meetings with each business unit and support them by providing schedules, guidelines, training, etc.
? Communicate all information and changes to the relevant parties in a timely manner
? Work on an as-needed basis with business unit to discuss the status of their business and progress versus the budget or estimate and provide direction for financial issues to be resolved
? Maintain forward looking reporting and ensure financial information is clear and accurate, timely and useful to key stakeholders for decision-making
? Other ad hoc requests and analyses

Basic Qualifications
? BA required in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business
? Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in a cost accounting or financial planning
? Strong budgeting background is imperative, with an ability to find creative solutions
? Proficient in Excel
? Experience with ERP systems and related technologies

Additional Qualifications
? Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills
? Excellent visual reporting skills
? Ability to partner with and navigate large cross functional teams
? Able to thrive in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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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