Play a critical leadership role in managing and optimizing Paramount’s Streaming Affiliate revenue planning, forecasting, and reporting.
Partner closely with senior business and finance stakeholders to drive regional performance, identify risks and opportunities, and shape strategic decision-making.
Lead the preparation and execution of the Long Range Plan, Annual Operating Plan, Quarterly Outlooks, and Monthly Financial Reviews for Streaming Affiliate revenues, in alignment with the company’s fiscal calendar.
Own end-to-end forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for Affiliate revenues and costs, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and clear communication of drivers to the senior executive team.
Partner with business leaders to examine revenue trends, identify risks and opportunities versus plan, and provide actionable insights to inform strategic and commercial decisions.
Serve as a primary finance business partner for Streaming Affiliate stakeholders, supporting both ongoing performance management and evaluation of new commercial initiatives.
Establish, improve, and scale world-class financial and operating processes, including controls, reporting standards, and data governance.
Drive finance transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, automation, and process optimization to improve efficiency, timeliness, and data quality.
Lead and develop a financial analyst, providing coaching, feedback, and career development while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Plan for productivity and resource optimization, ensuring the team is focused on the highest-value analytical and strategic work.
Oversee and respond to ad hoc analyses, executive requests, and special projects, synthesizing complex information into clear, compelling narratives for senior audiences.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required, with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
6+ years of progressive FP&A and/or accounting experience, including executive team or people-management responsibilities
Advanced written and verbal English communication skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP and/or Longview strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, or equivalent accounting principles
Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines
Highly analytical, with the ability to synthesize large data sets into clear insights and executive-level recommendations
Confident communicator able to influence and partner successfully with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and operate successfully in a dynamic, evolving environment
Experience with Affiliate revenues, media, streaming, or subscription-based businesses strongly preferred