Is this the role for you?

 

This position is responsible for managing expenses for the International Consumer Products business. Primary responsibilities include managing budgets, forecasting, long range planning, and monthly close reporting. The role will have regular interaction with the business team and will provide updates to budget owners on how they are spending throughout the year against targets. It will also include responsibility for consolidated expense reporting and variance analysis.

 

This role sits within the CP global finance licensing FP&A team, where reporting is submitted through International Finance. This role will manage a large and disparate stakeholder group and work closely with the Senior Finance Manager to deliver key deliverables.

Reports into the Sr. Manager Consolidation International Licensing Finance FP&A who is based in London

 

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Planning and Analysis:

 

Coordinate and load annual budgeting, long range planning, and periodic forecast updates in finance systems (Longview) in line with corporate finance deadlines and deliverables. Variance analysis commentary to prior forecast/prior year. Assist with pulling together regular global consolidation reports for key expense lines. International CP support Manages our marketing expense codes and creates new codes for new properties/categories of spend, as needed. Reviewing all marketing, T&E, research, and G&A activity. Provides monthly reporting to all cost center partners, showing their pacing and remaining available forecast. Manages any budget transfers communicated between regions/functions. Supports the quarterly participations expense deduction reporting. Posting accruals/prepayments where necessary, especially at year end. Monitors CBS/Paramount spend for intercompany chargeback between Viacom and those brands Handling transactional inquiries and questions coming from across the international team Assisting teams understand how to raise Purchase Orders and Invoices Other ad-hoc duties as they arise.

 

What are we looking for?
 

4-5 years previous experience in a finance position. Ideally qualified or studying towards a finance/accounting qualification Excellent written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail Ability to resolve problems and increase efficiency Strong organizational skills – manage competing priorities and deadlines Strong technical skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (i.e. SAP) General Competencies: Delivers objectives on Business Results Driven to identify and implement process/reporting improvements where necessary Ability to work both independently and in a team setting, working in office and remotely Functional Competencies: Effectively communicates financial results and forecasts with non-finance stakeholders Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, across all areas of the business Ability to solve problems and be inquisitive Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Sought out by others to answer questions as a problem solver #li-mt1

 

Unleash your potential in a place you belong! 
At Paramount in London, we have an iconic portfolio of brands, like Paramount, MTV, Nickelodeon, Channel 5, Comedy Central and many more, reaching more than 3.8 billion subscribers in 180+ countries and territories, via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties,  in 40 languages.  
Come and join a culture where content, people and ideas merge. An exciting and open place where your talents can truly thrive and where our employees make it unique. You could be the next addition to our incredible team! 
  

We offer an inclusive environment where you can really be yourself and find your niche. You’ll get to work alongside streaming platforms you can be proud of, with content that touches millions of lives. Plus, you can learn about the things we’re doing to make the industry more sustainable, and enjoy lots of perks:  

A monthly streaming fund    All the health and financial benefits you’d expect, and some you wouldn’t    Flexibility to own the way you work   Mental health activities and support   All manner of BBQs, socials and events  

97% of our recent hires would recommend us to their friends and family, so what are you waiting for? 

Our values are intertwined and work together to drive the business outcomes we seek, and once combined we believe these will power our company forward.  
  

Optimism & Determination | We share a positive belief that we can navigate and thrive in the landscape ahead   Inclusivity & Collaboration | We embrace new and diverse voices, act with care and work together to capture opportunities and manager through challenges    Agility & Adaptability | We think entrepreneurially, are resilient in change and move quickly to anticipate and create what’s next  

  
At Paramount, we value and celebrate difference. We want to ensure that we fully represent the make-up of UK society in our workforce as well as bringing diverse perspectives to our business. We want to make sure Diversity and Inclusion are not just buzz words; we truly want to foster an authentic inclusive environment, where all employees feel that they can bring their whole selves to work. We take responsibility of being a Disability Confident Employer seriously and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria of the role applied for. If you require any support or assistance during the interview process, please let your recruiter know or email uk.recruitment@vimn.com and we will be happy to help.