Manager, Finance Global Consumer Products

Paramount Global•Los Angeles, CA

53d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Paramount CP&E is the commercialization unit of Paramount that brings our Company's stories and characters to life through innovative and engaging products and experiences across more than 50 categories, from toys and apparel to books, theme parks, and hotels. The organization is home to world-class teams of licensing and retail experts, artists, storytellers, and technologists who inspire imaginations around the world. This position is responsible for the financial management and business development of the Consumer Products business, specifically by working with and supporting the CP Sales teams and focusing on revenue forecasts, optimizing financial deal terms, and performing ad hoc financial analysis of the business This will include the development and ongoing enhancement of financial forecasting, planning, budgeting and long-range planning processes. It will also include responsibility for ad hoc reporting and variance analysis, as well as business analytics & financial trending to support optimal deal structures. The Finance Manager will work closely with the broader CP Finance Team across locations around the world. They will be responsible for enhancing the contribution and partnership of the finance function within the CP division. This role will report directly to the Director of Global CP Finance and work with a disparate stakeholder group including the CP Sales teams to improve analytical tools and enhance operational visibility of risks and opportunities to support overall business performance.

Requirements

University degree in Finance or similar is required
Strategic-minded financial leader and business partner
Strong self-motivated team-player. Able to think creatively and take action
Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Robust communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Strong PowerPoint & Excel skills
Flexibility to participate in online meetings with global teams
6-7+ years finance experience (commercial finance or FP&A is a plus)

Nice To Haves

Master degree is a plus
CP industry experience is a plus
Familiarity with licensing is a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure licensee projections are complete and accurate
Liaise with Sales, Operations and central Finance teams to ensure maximum revenue is recognized
Evaluate financial performance against desired outcomes
Track risks and opportunities
Ad Hoc financial analysis
Liaise with Global Finance teams
Perform and prepare annual budgeting and quarterly estimates in conjunction with Sales and external partners to support the Sales teams.
Create monthly outlooks, quarterly estimates, and "real time" financial forecasts
Prepare and present Long Range Strategic, Financial Plans and detailed budgets
Partner with sales teams to provide detailed revenue and deal reporting and analysis to support business decision making on all aspects of licensing and optimize deal structures
Perform/present variance analysis and budget resolution (ad hoc, benchmarking, marketing, ROI)
Creation, and on-going enhancement, of all planning and analytical presentation decks for management purposes
Developing, fostering and building open communication and productive relationships with leadership, sales and finance
Strategic partnership approach using financial models to enhance business deal terms
Support the Sales leads with property and licensee deal analysis on an ad-hoc basis
Working in collaboration with the systems and operations teams to develop and enhance analytical tools and processes

Benefits

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
Generous paid time off.
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams.
Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

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