Manager, Corporate Strategic Services Finance

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Overview and Responsibilities

The Manager, Corporate Strategic Services Finance is a critical member of the Corporate Finance team.  Key components of the role include preparing forecasts, performing P&L variance analysis, and managing workflow across the divisions and departments the role supports. In addition, the Manager will provide analysis in support of strategic decision-making, long-range financial plans, annual budgets, and forecasts.  The candidate must be able to work collaboratively across the organization, engaging with our partners in Human Resources and Finance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the preparation of the long-range plan, annual budget, and monthly forecasts for domestic compensation and headcount and SG&A in collaboration with business partners and Finance aligned with the company’s fiscal calendar
• Gather information and prepare monthly and quarterly cause-of-change analysis for divisions and departments the role supports
• Partner with key  touchpoints in Human Resources to plan changes related to organization structure changes and business-as-usual updates in headcount and compensation
• Support department head stakeholders with reporting and analysis of departmental expenses
• Ad hoc analysis and reports
• Overtime may be required, particularly for monthly forecasts and annual budget submissions
• Successful candidate will bring robust analytical and problem-solving skills, and be able to juggle multiple and frequently changing priorities

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in Financial Planning/Reporting & Analysis/Accounting related experience
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Microsoft Edge) 

Additional Qualifications:  

• Ability to communicate successfully across various departments and with various levels throughout the organization. The accuracy of maintained compensation and headcount data will be an important key performance indicator of this role
• CPA, ACCA (or equivalent) a plus
• Experience in Oracle, Longview and SAP a plus
• Experience in the Media and Entertainment industry a plus
• Strong working knowledge of general accounting principles, concepts and processes (US GAAP/IFRS)
• Strive to identify process efficiency/effectiveness improvement opportunities and propose suggestions and issue resolutions
• Strive to be recognized by stakeholders as a business partner
• Demonstrate ability to work autonomously and show ownership and accountability for assigned tasks and meet deadlines
• Team player who fosters a spirit of collaboration and strives for excellence

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) 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+, and Pluto TV, 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $105,000 - $132,000. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, 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.  

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:
• 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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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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