Financial Analyst - CBS Digital

About the position

The Financial Analyst will support the CBS News, Stations, and CBS Media Venture (CMV) Digital division and report to the Senior Manager, FP&A. The Analyst will assist in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of forecasts and budgets, tracking performance, managing monthly operating expenses, and using analysis to drive informed decision-making. This position offers the right candidate an excellent opportunity within a successful and growing global media organization to wide-ranging exposure to the evolving streaming platforms. The Financial Analyst (News, Stations & CBS Media Venture) will help contribute by driving quantitative and qualitative analyses to optimize financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting/Forecasting. Work on business models to manage forecasting of the monthly P&L and drive the annual budget and financial plans for CBS News, Stations and CMV Digital Properties
• Work with Accounting in preparation for monthly close. Manage month-end accruals, contracts, and invoices.
• Expense management, risk analysis and mitigation. Actively monitor expense levers and cost controls required to maintain profitability and achieve budgeted profit targets.
• Collaborate closely with various teams, including Ad Sales Revenue, Yield Management, Business Intelligent, Accounting, Strategy, and Partnerships to analyze and forecast the financial impact for News, Stations, and CMV
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Prepare financial data and various requests as needed and provide actionable analysis for internal review and rapid decision-making
• This role is pivotal in delivering strategic, financial, and operational insights that align with the goals of the business

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of work experience in finance, accounting, or similar quantitative role; media, entertainment, and/or technology experience a plus
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace suite skills, particularly Excel/Sheets and Powerpoint/Slides
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• A willingness and quick ability to learn new software
• Excellent communication and presentation skills - be able to handle and synthesize large datasets to deliver critical insights in an easy-to-digest format for management and external partners
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced knowledge of Cognos TM1 and Oracle Financials a plus!

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) plan
• life insurance coverage
• disability benefits
• tuition assistance program
• PTO