Sr Financial Analyst

Founded in 1912,  Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The iconic Paramount logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history,  including timeless classics such as Sunset Boulevard,  The Godfather,  Forrest Gump and Ferris Bueller's Day Off,  and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek,  Transformers,  and Mission Impossible. Recent innovative break-out films such as Interstellar,  Arrival and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount's film legacy. Paramount Pictures Television's 13 Reasons Why,  The Alienist and Jack Reacher have also been thrilling audiences. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood,  a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement,  Paramount's passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount is a subsidiary of ViacomCBS,  which reaches 700 million global subscribers through MTV,  Nickelodeon,  Comedy Central,  BET and other media networks.

Responsibilities

• Updating and maintaining the 10‐year Ultimates data for Paramount titles post-greenlight and preparation of film budgets
• Handle forecasting submission process, estimates and incorporation into Ultimates database
• Prepare quarterly and yearly participation statements for co-financing partners
• Maintain financial models and forecasting performance for titles within their 10-year window. Coordinate using the Ultimate database
• Maintain financial models to forecast revenues and costs on a by-film basis
• Prepare summaries of actual and forecast results for review by senior management utilizing Hyperion and Essbase
• Assist in the preparation of the long range plan, annual operating plan, quarterly outlook and monthly financial reviews for compensation and headcounts in collaboration with Business Partners and Finance colleagues
• Ensuring the impact of production schedules, license fee commitments, production breakage items, co-production deals on (Ultimates) and cash flow are forecasted accurately and fall in line with financial goals.
• Liaise with Business Unit Finance, Accounting and C-Level Executives in support of the Corporate Planning process
• Analyze anticipated film performance comparing actuals against forecast
• Finds opportunities for operational improvement across essential responsibilities
• Coordinate strategic alignment of resources by working with project teams, functional line managers, and business operations to allocate and assign resources to project-based work in alignment with portfolio priorities.
• Ensure enterprise and project portfolio systems accurately reflect resource capacity and project demand across the entire portfolio. Complete what-if analysis and ad hoc analysis as needed!

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting preferred
• Minimum 2-5 years professional experience in Finance and/or Accounting

Additional Qualifications

• Strong financial modeling, Microsoft Excel capabilities and understanding of financial documents
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills!
• Ability to work with various professionals at all levels
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever changing environment
• Great teammate with a proven ability to operate in a cross-functional team environment
• Entertainment or media industry experience preferred
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation

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