Process monthly actuals and forecasted revenue; provide variances to forecast and report achievement against quarterly and full-year targets
Maintain planning system in support of the preparation, review, and submission of monthly reporting, quarterly reforecast, and annual budget
Build and manage relationships with key Paramount departments, including all areas of distribution and sales, to capture relevant data to build/ revise the reforecast as required
Build and maintain financial dashboards
Maintain the Cash Planning model for Monthly and quarterly forecasting
Support the monthly cash forecasting process
Participate in the research/development/implementation process of new systems
Prepare Film Ultimates and Greenlight estimates, and manage storing the data
Ad hoc assignment as needed

BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
2+ years of experience in Finance, preferably within the Media/Entertainment industry
TV Distribution Finance experienced preferred
Advanced proficiency in Excel with good data mining capabilities required, as well as Word and PowerPoint
Experience with planning systems, reporting software, and data visualization tools preferred (Hyperion Essbase, Cognos and Tableau)
Strong aptitude for financial analysis and modeling, well-developed analytical and conceptual skills, with good judgment and decision-making ability
Attention to detail and well-developed oral and written communication skills are required; able to research thoroughly and present accurate information precisely and confidently
Must be self-motivated, flexible, and have excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and multitask

Senior Financial Analyst, Licensing Planning

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