Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. The company 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, Paramount provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents.
The Paramount Technology department supports our global content company through the delivery of a high-quality viewing experience, system infrastructure support, and crafting innovative ways for our employees to collaborate. If you are interested in a strategy that has growth, transformation, and on-going innovation where you can help “reinvent the broadcasting wheel” Paramount Tech has a role for you…
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Business Analyst (Cloud FinOps) to join our dynamic team! This role is ideal for a conclusive, analytical problem solver who flourishes with optimizing cloud infrastructure by translating business requirements into actionable insights, conducting deep data analyses, and bridging communication between technical and non-technical partners. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical abilities, a deep understanding of cloud financial management, and the ability to clearly communicate complex data-driven insights to diverse audiences.
This position reports to the VP of Transformation Management & Delivery, serving as a strategic partner in driving proactive financial governance and operational efficiency across our cloud infrastructure through our Cloud FinOps program.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Cloud Financial Analyst, or FinOps Practitioner with a focus on cloud spend management and financial operations.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with major cloud service providers (AWS, GCP, OCI, Azure), including billing models, pricing structures, and commitment-based discounts (e.g., Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, Committed Use Discounts).
• Familiarity with FinOps tools and platforms (e.g., CloudHealth, Cloudability,AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, etc).
• FinOps Certified Practitioner or willingness to obtain the certification within the first 6 months.
• Ability to monitor and run committed use coverage and utilization, and align commitments with forecasted usage.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of financial accountability and cloud cost awareness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated experience in analyzing cloud usage and spend data to identify trends, anomalies, and optimization opportunities.
• Proficient in using reporting tools for data visualization and presentation.
• Experience with SQL and Excel for data manipulation; familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, R) is a plus.
• Superb communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong customer engagement and training facilitation skills to support enablement and FinOps education initiatives.
• Demonstrable ability to manage requirements gathering, documentation, and prioritization in multi-functional environments.
• Superb attention to detail, ensuring precision in data analysis.
  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 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.