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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! OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a key finance leader supporting the global content licensing business, with primary responsibility for the financial planning and analysis of TV titles. Reporting to the Vice President of FP&A and managing a one staff in the US, this role partners with finance and business leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making. The Director is tasked with leading the annual budget, monthly forecasting, and Long-Range Planning (LRP) processes. The role also develops financial estimates supporting television series greenlight decisions and maintains 10-year Ultimate revenue forecasts for the assigned portfolio. This position regularly interfaces with senior management and collaborates across Finance, Sales, Strategy, Business Affairs, and Content teams. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Lead the annual budget, monthly forecast, quarterly outlook, and Long-Range Plan (LRP) processes. • Analyze forecast variances, identify key business drivers, and communicate risks and opportunities to the executive team. • Partner with Accounting and Corporate FP&A to ensure alignment between forecasts, financial reporting, and planning assumptions. • Develop financial analyses supporting television series greenlight decisions, including revenue estimates and long-term profitability projections. • Own the development and maintenance of 10-year Ultimate revenue forecasts. • Partner with Sales, Distribution, Content Strategy, and Studio Finance to update long-term licensing assumptions throughout a title’s lifecycle. • Ensure Ultimate forecasts reflect current market dynamics, contractual changes, and performance trends. • Collaborate closely with Content Licensing executives, Sales, Business Affairs, Distribution, Production Finance, Strategy, Controllership, and Corporate FP&A. • Present forecasts, financial analyses, and business recommendations to senior leaders. • Translate complex financial information into actionable insights for business partners. • Assist in the preparation of management presentations including monthly forecasts, quarterly business reviews, and quarterly earnings preparation. • Provide coaching, mentorship, and oversight to ensure high-quality financial analysis and planning deliverables. • Identify and implement improvements to the forecasting methodologies, reporting processes, and financial planning tools. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. • 10+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, or Strategic Finance. • Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling. • Experience supporting executive decision-making through financial analysis and business partnership. • Advanced Excel skills and experience with enterprise planning systems (SAP, Anaplan, Hyperion, Oracle EPM, Longview or similar). ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS • Deep familiarity with TV programming and industry trends. • MBA or CPA preferred. • Experience within the media, entertainment, television, or content licensing industry strongly preferred. • Previous people management experience preferred. • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. #LI-SJ2 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: $152,800 - 159,000. 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. This position is bonus eligible. 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 paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.
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!
Lead the annual budget, monthly forecast, quarterly outlook, and Long-Range Plan (LRP) processes.
Analyze forecast variances, identify key business drivers, and communicate risks and opportunities to the executive team.
Partner with Accounting and Corporate FP&A to ensure alignment between forecasts, financial reporting, and planning assumptions.
Develop financial analyses supporting television series greenlight decisions, including revenue estimates and long-term profitability projections.
Own the development and maintenance of 10-year Ultimate revenue forecasts.
Partner with Sales, Distribution, Content Strategy, and Studio Finance to update long-term licensing assumptions throughout a title’s lifecycle.
Ensure Ultimate forecasts reflect current market dynamics, contractual changes, and performance trends.
Collaborate closely with Content Licensing executives, Sales, Business Affairs, Distribution, Production Finance, Strategy, Controllership, and Corporate FP&A.
Present forecasts, financial analyses, and business recommendations to senior leaders.
Translate complex financial information into actionable insights for business partners.
Assist in the preparation of management presentations including monthly forecasts, quarterly business reviews, and quarterly earnings preparation.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and oversight to ensure high-quality financial analysis and planning deliverables.
Identify and implement improvements to the forecasting methodologies, reporting processes, and financial planning tools.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, or Strategic Finance.
Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling.
Experience supporting executive decision-making through financial analysis and business partnership.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with enterprise planning systems (SAP, Anaplan, Hyperion, Oracle EPM, Longview or similar).
Deep familiarity with TV programming and industry trends.

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MBA or CPA preferred.
Experience within the media, entertainment, television, or content licensing industry strongly preferred.
Previous people management experience preferred.

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