Sr Manager, Finance - Paramount : Job Details

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 U.S. 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 & Responsibilities:The position is responsible for supporting the Executive Director of Marketing Finance and is responsible for preparing & analyzing budgets, flows & other various functions of the Domestic marketing finance team.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Handle budgeting for all films for Basics and Media. Prepare and manage the budgets on a weekly, quarterly & annual basis.
• Handle budget for awards and conventions. Including cost reports, budget template updates and overall management of awards and conventions budgets.
• Manage month/quarterly accruals
• Handle various allocations across the department.
• Handle all financial responsibilities for the in-house agency, including the quarterly/annual updates. Work in partnership with the in-house agency supervisor on compiling billing estimates and provide updates during reporting periods.
• Systems expert for the department. Partner with IT to manage system improvements and implementations, acting as a liaison between IT and Operations to ensure all business needs are properly met, and all systems are developed with adequate financial controls. Plus oversee all user training and troubleshoot all issues.
• Main point of contact for sourcing initiatives. Gathering of data and analyzing cost and saving strategies.
• Hyperion and ultimate updates as necessary.
• Prepares ad hoc reports and analysis as requested at the direction of senior management.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum 8+ years Finance/Accounting experience
• SAP experience
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
• Good analytical skills and detail oriented
• Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Additional Qualifications:

• Entertainment experience preferred

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio's iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount's film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures' passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount+.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONHiring Salary Range: $98,400.00 - 140,000.00. 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. This position is bonus eligible. Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.###.#### or by sending an email to [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.