Finance Manager, Pluto TV Int'l (Marketing, Metrics, and Distribution)

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) 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, Network 10 (AU) and Channel 5 (UK). 

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. 

 

 

This is a 12 Month Fixed Term role is based in Camden (London) 

Hybrid working available   

 

As the International Marketing & Distribution Finance Manager for Pluto TV, you’ll play a pivotal role within Paramount's fast-evolving Streaming organization, directly supporting the rapid international expansion of Pluto TV beyond the US.

 

In this role, you will be the primary Marketing & Distribution finance partner for key territories across Europe, LATAM, and Canada. You’ll manage all aspects of the finance cycle – from actuals to forecasts – in an increasingly complex and dynamic environment. This is a unique opportunity to drive impact within a company at the heart of Paramount's global streaming strategy.

   

Functions will also include:  

  

• Key Finance stakeholder and ownership of our Distribution & Marketing deals across 15+ live markets, accurate reporting and forecasting (short / long term) of our Distribution & Marketing expenses, and partnering with the operational teams with insightful analysis to support decision making

• Manage the day-to-day relationship with the operational teams, ensuring that the Finance team is a trusted partner through provision of insightful analysis to support decision making.

• Close liaison with the wider finance organisation for forecasting, and the transactional-processing teams for actuals, and to provide local assistance as required in order to produce accurate monthly financial reporting.

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of internal controls, working with the Compliance Function and Controllers Group to ensure Sarbanes Oxley requirements are met.

• Work on optimizing existing data workflows and accounting processes Leveraging and manipulating data for reports when needed

• Inform Marketing strategy based on spend efficiency and ROI analyses

 

 What are we looking for in a Digital Sales Media Planner?  What’s important?   

  

• Educated to degree level, with a Professional accountancy qualification

• Demonstrable post qualification experience within a fast paced, multinational, constantly evolving environment (3-5 years). Previous management experience is a plus

• Analytical mindset and strong attention to detail. Comfortable with “Big Data” 

• Advanced proficiency with MS office apps, and Google suite

• Experience with ERP systems and Tableau a plus

• Commercially focused with a client service approach

• Confidence in dealing and building relationships with all levels of management and a remote support team

• You are fluent in English, another European language is a plus

• Well organised with strength in prioritising

• Flexible attitude to achieve results

• Positive outlook and ambition to progress within Finance 

 

Unleash your potential in a place you belong!  

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