Finance Leadership Development Program (NYC)- July 2027 Start

Skydance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation and benefits

Generous paid time off

Streaming subscriptions to HBO Max/Par

Staff engagement events and screenings

Job summary

Skydance is seeking high-potential analysts for its Finance Leadership Development Program in New York. This two-year, full-time rotation program includes three eight-month assignments across finance, with mentoring from leaders and a capstone project.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in forecasting, reporting, and cross-functional partnerships while receiving formal leadership training and AI tool instruction. A dynamic, fast-paced environment awaits.

Qualifications

• As a candidate you must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the full program duration.
• Degree in finance, accounting or related quantitative field is required.
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivots, VLOOKUP, macros) are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting and forecasting.
• Translate KPIs into analyses to guide leadership decisions.
• Support the monthly and quarterly close processes with accuracy.
• Partner with finance and business leaders on strategic initiatives.
• Complete the capstone project and present to leadership, with mentorship guidance.
• Participate in leadership development activities and AI training.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in finance/accounting

Job description

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

Two years. Three rotations. One launchpad to lead.

The Finance Leadership Development Program turns ambitious, innovative Analysts into Skydance’s next generation of Finance leaders. Starting summer 2027, you’ll join as a full-time employee for a two-year program, rotating through three eight-month assignments across our Finance organization — learning the business from the inside, building real financial and leadership skills, and pitching your own capstone project directly to company leadership. A dedicated mentor is with you every step of the way.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Financial Modeling & Forecasting
  • Craft and maintain complex financial models that shape real budgeting, forecasting, and expense optimization across the business
  • Turn data into direction — translate KPIs and core business metrics into analyses leadership will use to drive decisions
• Capstone Innovation Project
• Identify a real business problem, build a solution, and pitch it directly to company leadership — a chance most analysts don’t get until years into their career
• On-the-Job Training & Leadership Development
• Own real, high-impact work from day one — guided by your manager and a dedicated mentor invested in your growth
• Receive comprehensive AI training, including in-depth sessions on how and when to use finance and other enterprise-wide tools
• Sharpen your leadership edge through recurring feedback, a day shadowing an executive, and dedicated leadership training
• Reporting & Close
• Own critical pieces of the monthly and quarterly close — accruals, reconciliation, and variance analysis that keep the business accurate
• Dive into the general ledger and turn raw numbers into clear, actionable reports
• Run the quarterly payment process end-to-end
• Business Partnership
• Partner directly with finance, accounting, and business leaders — your insight helps shape how the business plans ahead
• Take on ad hoc, high-visibility requests that put your problem-solving in front of the people who matter
• Build a cross-functional network of relationships that will follow you for the rest of your career

LEADERSHIP TRAINING | INNOVATION | CAPSTONE PROJECT | DIRECT EXECUTIVE ACCESS

Basic Qualifications:

• Proper work authorization is required to be employed within the United States for the full length of the program (July 2027-July 2029).
• Associates or Bachelor’s in finance, accounting, or other related quantitative degrees.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s, macros, etc.)

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in finance or accounting
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
• Self-directed, highly developed motivation for accelerated development
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
• Must be detail oriented with organization skills and the ability to prioritize deadlines
• Strong analytical skills to analyze financial data
• Works well as a team member with strong interdependency within the team
• Good written and verbal communication skills

As part of the evaluation process, applicants will be required to play a games-based assessment. This assessment is a mandatory part of the application process and will require approximately 30-45 minutes of your time.

Recruitment Timeline (subject to change):

• Deadline to Apply: November 13
• Excel Assessment: Late November
• Video Interview Invitations: December
• Zoom Interviews: Late January/Early February
• Offers: February
• Program Start: July 2027

Additional details around NYC Local Law 144 Compliance are available on Paramount’s Terms of Use Page: https://www.paramount.com/terms-of-use.

Strong performers who complete the program will transition into a full-time, Senior Financial Analyst position.

About Skydance

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $80000.0 - 80000.0.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here.
• Generous paid time off.
• Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.
• Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more.

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.