Senior Financial Analyst, International

This is a Full Time Job

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Overview and Responsibilities

Paramount Global Streaming, an enthusiastic group helping to lead the future of media and technology by providing Financial Planning, is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to join their Financial Planning & Analysis team in New York, NY. The Sr. Financial Analyst will support Paramount Global Streaming's Streaming division and focus on Paramount Global. Paramount includes content from CBS, Showtime, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Smithsonian Channel, TV Land, VH1, Paramount Pictures, and other sports programming, as well as original streaming content. As part of an aligned FP&A team, the Sr. Financial Analyst will report directly to the Manager, FP&A, and will assist in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of forecasts and budgets, tracking performance, managing monthly operating expenses, and using analysis to drive informed decision-making. This position offers the right candidate an exemplary opportunity within a successful and growing global media organization. It will provide wide-ranging exposure to the evolving interactive content industry while working within the broader media umbrella of Paramount Global Corporation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assist with Paramount regional daily subscriber pacing, partnering with multiple business partners globally to examine and model complex subscriber trends
• Responsible for creating and maintaining complex financial models to support the budgeting, forecasting, expense optimization, and expansion of Paramount globally
• Ownership of purchase order tracking and reporting; provide stakeholders with transparency into spending and ensure that purchase orders are raised promptly
• Expense management, forecasting, and budgeting for international markets internationally, by partnering with regional teams globally
• Assist Accounting in the monthly/quarterly close, which includes preparation of accruals, reconciliation, and variance analysis of forecast to actual results
• Run and analyze reports from the general ledger
• Create strategic value-added analyses around using key KPI and core business metrics to drive better decisions and results
• Co-ordinate on the month-end close process with cross-functional finance teams, e.g., P2P, RtR, Controllership
• Work with internal business partners, gaining insight and knowledge that could affect forecasts
• Work with Controllers, Tax, and Legal teams to establish requirements applicable to P in each region
• Ad hoc requests and analyses will be frequent.
• Ensure that the appropriate financial procedures and controls are maintained, including continuous review and improvement of working practices

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum of 4 years experience in FP&A, finance or equivalent quantitative roles
• Basic accounting knowledge
• High level of proficiency in Excel, experience in preparing complex financial models, and manipulating large datasets
• Strong communicator with the ability to moderate based on audience and demonstrate an ability to partner with a range of cross-functional partners

Additional Qualifications
• Experience in a highly analytical environment
• Strong work ethic and an acute attention to detail required
• Ability to work quickly and precisely on multiple projects concurrently
• Finance/Economics/Mathematics/Accounting major preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Experience with P&L management and forecasting
• Prior experience in digital media, specifically in a subscription-based role, is highly desirable
• Spanish proficiency preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What We Offer:
• 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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