Sr. Financial Analyst

Company Profile:Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, MTV Films, Nickelodeon Movies and DreamWorks Studios. PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studios and Worldwide Television Distribution.Description:Brief Summary Worldwide Television Planning is focused on supporting the financial planning and analysis of the Worldwide Television Distribution division. The primary responsibilities of this role includes but is not limited to providing support to the Manager / Director during Long Range Plan, Forecasts, Ultimate updates and any adhoc requests from corporate or the division. Primary Duties & Responsibilities*Asists in the preparation of the Long Range Plan, Budget, and Estimates for Worldwide Television Planning including Paramount and Dreamworks products.*Asists in the preparation of the Ultimates/ Generics and liaisons with division/corporate management regarding revenue and ultimates issues.*Participates in research/development/implementation process of new systems.*Liasons with Corporate and Division executives regarding any ad hoc requests / analysis.*Provides variance explanations to corporate as well as division executives.*Assists in the preparation of deal valuations for new and re-negotiated deals based on contract terms.*Assists in the preparation the Long Range Plan, Budget and Estimates for equity channel investments.*Assists in the preparation division presentations of Long Range Plans and budgets.Qualifications:Basic qualifications:*A Bachelor?s Degree in Finance/Business required. An MBA is preferred.*2-4 years of experience in finance / accounting required.*Advanced proficiency in Excel including advanced modeling and data mining capabilities required, as well as Word and Powerpoint.Desired skills:*A working knowledge of Access a plus.*Must be able to handle detailed information efficiently and effectively. *Entertainment experience required. An understanding of terminology as it relates to the Worldwide television a plus. *Must be able to work independently and adapt to the changing needs of the division.*Must have the ability to organize and schedule work effectively. Must have the ability work well under time constraints.*Must be able to handle multiple tasks. *Must be able to reason through issues and resolve problems independently. *Must be able to interact in a professional environment with a culturally diverse staff in a dynamic, fast paced environment. Eligibility requirements:* Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered * Must be willing to submit to a background investigation* Must be able to show eligibility to work in the United StatesParamount Pictures is an Equal Opportunity EmployerSalary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceJob Location: Hollywood, CAJob Number: 5450Company URL: http://www.paramount.com/careers