Director of Finance Job at Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures Los Angeles, CA 90038
$140,000 - $195,000 a year
Overview & Responsibilities
We are seeking an Executive Director to join our team! This Corporate FP&A position is responsible for leading the Company’s Profit & Loss forecasts including all financial deliverables to Paramount C-Level executives and our Corporate Parent.
Lead P&L planning and consolidation activities for Paramount Pictures, including coordination with Business Units to drive the Long-Range Plan, annual Budget, forecast updates, and various ad hoc analyses
Responsible for financial models to forecast revenues and costs on a by-film basis
Calculate impacts of various risks and opportunities with respect to forecast results (i.e., sensitivity analysis)
Summarize actual and forecast results for review by senior management; analyze and synthesize large amounts of data into simple presentations
Build and maintain forecast reports issued weekly and used throughout the organization by senior management and parent company
Oversee day-to-day management of corporate Hyperion system, monthly submission to corporate parent, and oversight of the system administrator
Act as liaison to planning counterparts at corporate parent and to accounting and tax departments within Paramount
Maintain current knowledge of the entertainment landscape including all platforms, key talent, and product releases
Monitor movements in foreign exchange rates and associated impact on forecast results
Develop, manage, and train staff
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, MBA a plus
12+ years of equivalent experience
Additional Qualifications
Film industry experience, including an understanding of film accounting, forecasting revenues/cost on by-film basis, windowing, etc.
Prior FP&A experience strongly preferred
Strong systems savvy, specifically Hyperion, Essbase, HFM
Excellent communication skills and able to collaborate with all levels within the organization
Must be highly organized, analytical, and detailed
Ability to take ownership of a process and get results
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
#LI-Hybrid
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 INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $140,000.00 - 195,000.00.
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.
https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
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. https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to viacomaccommodations@viacom.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
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We are seeking an Executive Director to join our team! This Corporate FP&A position is responsible for leading the Company’s Profit & Loss forecasts including all financial deliverables to Paramount C-Level executives and our Corporate Parent.
Lead P&L planning and consolidation activities for Paramount Pictures, including coordination with Business Units to drive the Long-Range Plan, annual Budget, forecast updates, and various ad hoc analyses
Responsible for financial models to forecast revenues and costs on a by-film basis
Calculate impacts of various risks and opportunities with respect to forecast results (i.e., sensitivity analysis)
Summarize actual and forecast results for review by senior management; analyze and synthesize large amounts of data into simple presentations
Build and maintain forecast reports issued weekly and used throughout the organization by senior management and parent company
Oversee day-to-day management of corporate Hyperion system, monthly submission to corporate parent, and oversight of the system administrator
Act as liaison to planning counterparts at corporate parent and to accounting and tax departments within Paramount
Maintain current knowledge of the entertainment landscape including all platforms, key talent, and product releases
Monitor movements in foreign exchange rates and associated impact on forecast results
Develop, manage, and train staff
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, MBA a plus
12+ years of equivalent experience
Additional Qualifications
Film industry experience, including an understanding of film accounting, forecasting revenues/cost on by-film basis, windowing, etc.
Prior FP&A experience strongly preferred
Strong systems savvy, specifically Hyperion, Essbase, HFM
Excellent communication skills and able to collaborate with all levels within the organization
Must be highly organized, analytical, and detailed
Ability to take ownership of a process and get results
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
#LI-Hybrid
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 INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $140,000.00 - 195,000.00.
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.
https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
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. https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to viacomaccommodations@viacom.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
Please Note :
ajayjain.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, ajayjain.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.