Financial Analyst - CBS
About The Position
The Financial Analyst will support the CBS News, Stations, and CBS Media Venture (CMV) Digital division and report to the Director, FP&A. The Analyst will assist in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of forecasts and budgets, tracking performance, managing monthly operating expenses, and using analysis to drive informed decision-making. This position offers the right candidate an exemplary opportunity within a successful and growing global media organization to gain wide-ranging exposure to the evolving streaming platforms. The Financial Analyst (News, Stations & CBS Media Venture) will help contribute by spearheading quantitative and qualitative analyses to optimize financial performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years of work experience in finance, accounting, or similar quantitative role
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace suite skills, particularly Excel/Sheets and Powerpoint/Slides
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
- A willingness and quick ability to learn new software
- Excellent communication and presentation skills - be able to handle and synthesize large datasets to deliver critical insights in an easy-to-digest format for management and external partners
- Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment
Nice To Haves
- media, entertainment, and/or technology experience a plus
- Advanced knowledge in Oracle Financials a plus
Responsibilities
- Work on business models to manage forecasting of the monthly P&L and drive the annual budget and financial plans for CBS News, Stations, and CMV Digital Properties
- Work with Accounting in preparation for monthly close
- Manage month-end accruals, contracts, and invoices
- Expense management, risk analysis, and mitigation
- Actively monitor expense levers and cost controls required to maintain profitability and achieve budgeted profit targets
- Collaborate closely with the following teams: Inventory & Pricing, Business Intelligence, Business Development, and Production. Gain insight and knowledge that may impact the forecast
- Prepare financial data and various requests as needed and provide actionable analysis for internal review and rapid decision-making
- This role is pivotal in delivering strategic, financial, and operational insights that align with the goals of the business
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401(k) plan
- life insurance coverage
- disability benefits
- tuition assistance program
- PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
