Finance Analyst, Tech (FTC)

Paramount Pictures; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in London is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage financial operations for its technology centre. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to produce accurate financial reports. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for on-site and virtual engagement events

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexible attitude to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Manage long-range plan, annual operating plan, and monthly financial forecasts.
• Ensure all technology expenses are correctly accounted.
• Preparation of monthly reporting, including P&L variance analysis.

Skills

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Well organized with strength in prioritizing

Flexible attitude to achieve results

Education

ACCA, CIMA, CPA part qualified accountant or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in? We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Is this the role for you?

The FA will partner with financial and business colleagues to evaluate, budget and actively manage the financial team for the technology centre of expertise (CoE). Key components include helping to build the budget and forecasts, ensuring the accuracy of reported actual costs, and reporting on variance analysis to both business and financial leaders. The FA will provide the technology finance director and senior management with financial reporting and analysis to be used for strategic and tactical decision‑making, long‑range financial plans, annual operating plan and forecast cycles. In addition, the FA will work with partners across the business to develop, interpret and implement financial and strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting to drive business results.

What you will be doing?

• Managing the long‑range plan, annual operating plan, and monthly financial forecasts for technology in some regions, in collaboration with business partners and finance colleagues, aligned with Paramount’s fiscal calendar. Plans must align to corporate deliverables and timeline, be accurate and tied to financial strategic targets.
• Partner with the finance and business support transactional teams to ensure all technology expenses are accounted for correctly, including CAPEX and OPEX data.
• Partner with the finance and technology teams to collect accurate information and ensure the accurate transfer of data into financial and planning systems.
• Preparation of monthly reporting, including P&L variance analysis vs budget/forecast.
• Preparation of reporting and analysis of capital expenditure submission vs prior estimates.
• Help prepare and consolidate various ad hoc analysis, reports, and information requests.
• Must manage and develop processes and policies to support regional locations and remote financial operations. Continue to build consistency and efficiencies in order to continue to establish guidelines between the teams and across the COE.
• Work with department heads to provide day‑to‑day financial management and business support.
• Manage communication and responsiveness to partner requests and questions in a timely manner based on criticality of business. Some responses will need to be real time depending on the business/fiscal calendar.

What are we looking for?

Must‑have:

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Well organized with strength in prioritising.
• Flexible attitude achieve results.

Advantages:

• (ACCA, CIMA, CPA) part qualified accountant or equivalent.
• Experience working with a general ledger (SAP) and financial reporting systems.
• Experience of a media technology landscape.
• Positive outlook and ambition to progress within.
• Driven by a challenge.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• 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.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on‑screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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