Financial Analyst, CBS News

Paramount•New York, NY

2d•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

CBS News is seeking a detail-oriented and strategically minded Financial Analyst to join the CBS News finance team. The Financial Analyst will perform a variety of financial activities including assisting with the financial planning and budgeting processes, forecasting, building financial models, preparing reports and presentations, and performing research and analysis using large data sets. The ideal candidate is well organized, solution-oriented, and able to take initiative. This role will report into the FP&A Director of CBS News.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required with a focus in Finance, Analytics or Economics
2+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and financial modeling; experience in investment banking, consulting, or corporate development is preferred
Exceptional Excel, PowerPoint and financial modeling skills
Strong understanding of corporate finance concepts and accounting principles
Proactive, motivated person with multi-tasking abilities to manage competing priorities and capable of discerning when issues need to be escalated
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent attention to detail with well developed problem solving and critical thinking ability
Ability to work in a team environment while working individually on multiple tasks

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Oracle ERP system

Responsibilities

Create financial models and perform complex scenario analysis for projects that span multiple business units including News Broadcasts, Newsgathering & Operations
Work with the FP&A Director to manage capital expenditure requests, cloud computing costs and news archive financials
Assist in monthly close process including preparation of journal entries, accruals and variance analysis
Identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement
Collaborate with the CBS News & Operations team on the monthly forecast and assist in development and preparation of the annual budget and long-range financial plan
Prepare monthly budget performance reports for CBS News departments and broadcasts
Update and provide trend analysis for overtime & operations dashboard. Work with business units to manage overtime and reduce cost to CBS News
Assist FP&A leaders to prepare presentations and other key materials for the CBS News leadership team