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! ㅤ Your New Role... The Staff, Financial Applications Architect will help design scalable, modern, and efficient solutions for financial applications and integrations within the Enterprise Technology Finance Planning & Deal Management Solutions team’s portfolio. This role will also help evaluate, implement, and enable AI and agent-based process automation to improve business processes and drive efficiency for business users. Your Role Accountabilities... Operations and Project Management Support project teams, key stakeholders, and leadership in prioritizing business requirements and developing/maintaining detailed project plans using standard tools. Define required project roles and partner with management to secure appropriate resources. Lead by influence and operate effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment. Coordinate plans and readiness activities for deployments and migrations into production. Support teams across the organization with data and document archiving for retiring and retired applications. Partner with key stakeholders to define, document, and execute the project plan. Support management with special assignments (e.g., vendor evaluations and gathering/evaluating consultant proposals), as needed. Strategy Monitor industry trends and partner with management to incorporate relevant practices into business processes to drive efficiency and maintain a competitive advantage. Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand needs and dependencies and align business processes accordingly. Help develop and execute a methodology to evaluate, prioritize, and monitor the success of business processes. Clearly articulate strategic issues and provide relevant, logical options to address them. Define data and document archiving strategies for retiring and retired applications and systems. Develop clear, comprehensive strategy presentations for senior executives. Technology and Analytics Analyze business process performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Develop a scalable analytics framework and deliver dynamic business intelligence dashboards to support ongoing business planning and KPI-based performance measurement. Architect business solutions that are scalable, secure, modern, and efficient. Participate in stakeholder meetings to understand planned initiatives and align technology roadmaps and priorities. Contribute to defining and implementing new and improved workflows and operational initiatives. Develop and deliver training and supporting materials for new or updated processes. Create and maintain runbooks and application understanding documentation. Own the transition and ongoing support strategy for retiring and retired applications, including those becoming unsupported by vendors. Qualifications & Experiences... 10+ years of experience in a related industry (e.g., media, entertainment). 5+ years of experience as an Application Architect, Solution Architect, or Enterprise Architect supporting ERP finance, supply chain, and related financial solutions (packaged software, custom solutions, and SaaS applications). Bachelor’s degree required, focus on Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Electronics, Management, or a related technical field preferred. Master’s degree or foreign equivalent preferred. Knowledge of at least one enterprise architecture framework (e.g., Zachman, TOGAF, FEAF, Gartner EA), patterns, and best practices for driving business transformation (preferred). Experience developing architecture diagrams and data models using tools such as Visio and Lucidchart. Working knowledge of one or more financial systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP Cloud, Workday Financials), as well as Ariba, OCR platforms, and e-invoicing platforms. Knowledge of cloud and data platforms such as AWS, Azure, Informatica, and data lake technologies. Knowledge of AI platforms and tools (e.g., Amazon Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker, Microsoft Copilot, Cursor, Azure AI). Experience with data and document archiving solutions, tools, and methodologies. Experience working with SaaS, PaaS, custom, and third-party applications. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work collaboratively with small teams. Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently. Not Required but preferred experience: MBA. 2+ years of post-MBA experience in a related industry (e.g., media, entertainment). Experience working in a global media company. Experience working with distributed teams across multiple geographic locations. Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Amazon QuickSight). Comfortable working in a highly iterative, somewhat unstructured environment. Experience with ERP and adjacent enterprise applications (e.g., SAP, Oracle E-Business, Ariba). 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. Some Important Details 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’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request. 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.

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