Financial Analyst - Networks FP&A

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role…

This position provides support for the APAC CFO and the DTC CFO organizations including segment finance teams, supporting consolidated financial reporting across all business units within the International and Global DTC segments. This role provides support for regional finance on reporting & consolidation, coordination of calendars and deliverables, financial analysis, data management, operational review reporting and issue triage. The role supports preparation and review of APAC and DTC International consolidated operating results and financial reporting packages, flash reporting, content cashflow reporting, revenue trend reporting, and ad hoc analysis as required.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• •Collaborate with APAC Finance Team and International LOB on budget, forecast and month end process
• •Support Senior Manager / Manager to consolidate APAC reporting
• •Manage APAC WBD Network reporting to support APAC Finance Team for budget, LRP & IBR Pack, forecasting and monthly actuals (MRT) for each APAC sub-region, including, but not limited to
• o Data upload, reconciliation and data validation
• o Completing Budget / Forecast Templates (including News) and Presentations
• o Variance analysis
• o Identify any risks / opportunities and tracking of Gaps to Target
• o Detailed review of actuals and resolving any incorrect entries with the relevant teams
• •Serve as a liaison between segment finance, corporate finance, shared services Accounting and GBS teams, specifically related to the monthly close process. Ensure issues are resolved, and business matters are communicated timely
• •Drive process improvement initiatives and reporting changes required by the organization. Propose changes to the reporting as appropriate to maintain the relevance of the information presented
• •Coordination with JV Finance on budget / forecast / month-end
• •Perform ad-hoc analysis and duties as required, including business cases and new projects.

Qualifications & Experience…

• ● Qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent).
• ● Minimum of 4+ years relevant work experience.
• ● Advanced knowledge and experience with key accounting principles and concepts, financial analysis and reporting. Experience with Hyperion and SAP is a plus.
• ● Strong written, oral and presentation skills; effective communicator at all levels of the organization; ability to influence others.
• ● High level of executive presence with strong interpersonal and problem resolution skills, and a high degree of integrity, tact and diplomacy.
• ● Active communicator, with the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across the organization and across multiple locations.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces 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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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