Director, FP&A Global Content Licensing

Paramount•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$152,800 - $159,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a key finance leader supporting the global content licensing business, with primary responsibility for the financial planning and analysis of TV titles. Reporting to the Vice President of FP&A and managing a one staff in the US, this role partners with finance and business leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making. The Director is tasked with leading the annual budget, monthly forecasting, and Long-Range Planning (LRP) processes. The role also develops financial estimates supporting television series greenlight decisions and maintains 10-year Ultimate revenue forecasts for the assigned portfolio. This position regularly interfaces with senior management and collaborates across Finance, Sales, Strategy, Business Affairs, and Content teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, or Strategic Finance.
Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling.
Experience supporting executive decision-making through financial analysis and business partnership.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with enterprise planning systems (SAP, Anaplan, Hyperion, Oracle EPM, Longview or similar).

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA preferred.
Experience within the media, entertainment, television, or content licensing industry strongly preferred.
Previous people management experience preferred.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budget, monthly forecast, quarterly outlook, and Long-Range Plan (LRP) processes.
Analyze forecast variances, identify key business drivers, and communicate risks and opportunities to the executive team.
Partner with Accounting and Corporate FP&A to ensure alignment between forecasts, financial reporting, and planning assumptions.
Develop financial analyses supporting television series greenlight decisions, including revenue estimates and long-term profitability projections.
Own the development and maintenance of 10-year Ultimate revenue forecasts.
Partner with Sales, Distribution, Content Strategy, and Studio Finance to update long-term licensing assumptions throughout a title’s lifecycle.
Ensure Ultimate forecasts reflect current market dynamics, contractual changes, and performance trends.
Collaborate closely with Content Licensing executives, Sales, Business Affairs, Distribution, Production Finance, Strategy, Controllership, and Corporate FP&A.
Present forecasts, financial analyses, and business recommendations to senior leaders.
Translate complex financial information into actionable insights for business partners.
Assist in the preparation of management presentations including monthly forecasts, quarterly business reviews, and quarterly earnings preparation.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and oversight to ensure high-quality financial analysis and planning deliverables.
Identify and implement improvements to the forecasting methodologies, reporting processes, and financial planning tools.