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Paramount Global is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount’s portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry’s most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.
Overview and Responsibilities
Consumer Products and Experiences is the commercialization unit of Paramount that brings our Company’s stories and characters to life. We do this through innovative and engaging physical products and experiences across more than 50 categories: from toys and apparel to books and console games, as well as live experiences. We are home to premier teams of licensing and retail experts, artists, storytellers, and technologists who inspire inspirations around the world!
CP Licensing Finance is a highly visible global team responsible for the identification, analysis, and development of pivotal initiatives to drive the long-term profitability and growth of CP businesses worldwide. As the Senior Director, Global CP Licensing Finance, you will be an integral member of the team, reporting to the VP, Global CP&E Finance, and will be responsible for the development of CP’s financial management strategy. This role leads global CP financial planning and provides strategic and analytical guidance for the CP Commercialization teams to drive revenue and OI growth.
• Lead an 8-10-person team of Finance Directors, Managers, and Analysts across several worldwide locations
• Analyze business performance, including licensing royalty revenue from various perspectives and dimensions such as brands and franchises, product categories, licensees, consumer demographics, distribution channels, and business models
• Formulate cohesive global annual 5-Year Plan, annual budget, and quarterly licensee forecast, working closely with the CP Business, Strategy and Insights teams
• Support monthly and quarter-end closing regarding revenue recognition and accrual process with an emphasis on forecasting accuracy
• Dive deeply into financial data, predict future financial trends, and proactively provide insights and financial advice to senior management
• Track and provide updates on new business initiatives across regions and franchises; develop and share standard processes globally
• Provide financial and strategic support to North America and Global deal negotiations including collaborating with regional finance and business teams
• Develop presentation materials with quantitative/qualitative insights and supporting analysis for senior leadership team
• Work within the matrix organization to support business operations across regions and across lines of business
Basic Qualifications
• 8+ years’ experience in Consumer Products and/or Licensing Finance experience
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferable in Finance or Accounting/Economics
• CPA, MBA preferred
• Entertainment and Global Finance experience a plus
Additional Qualifications
• Strong analytical skills, capable of leading and running an array of initiatives from project initiation through final presentation
• Ability to implement major initiatives globally
• Nimble and versatile with the ability to lead multiple businesses and challenging priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to convey complex information to shape, influence, and drive decision making
• Ability to build and lead an impactful, distributed team; Cultivates a culture of people development and learning
• Actively seeks diverse views and furthers an inclusive team environment
