Senior Analyst, 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…
• The SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST – THEATRICAL REPORTING & CONTROLS will be responsible for providing timely and accurate forecasting, reporting and analysis for Warner Bros. Discovery Studios, working with business finance counterparts to gather inputs and understand drivers. You will develop deep competencies in this area, providing business and finance stakeholders the required information for decision making.

• Your Role Accountabilities…
• •Preparation of Domestic and International Results of Operations for Senior Management.
• •Research and Resolve accounting issues supporting other teams within the finance function such as Controllership, ITC, and other Home Office teams.
• •Prepare the quarterly calculation of foreign exchange impact on revenue and gross margin by territory and currency.
• •Assist in the preparation of the Territory information sheets, including gathering the multiple data points for Feature Film and Local Production business.
• •Coordinate month end activities with Controllership teams.
• •Responsible for master data requests including, but not limited to, general ledger accounts, profit & costs centers, location codes, and MPM attributes.
• •Design, build, and continuously update interactive Power BI dashboards to monitor operational metrics, key performance indicators, and overall workflow efficiency.
• •Prepare monthly reporting packages for 3rd Parties where WBD distributes their IP, this includes report generation, review against ultimates and distribution to the 3rd Party.
• •Support the participations team with participation statement validation against financial ledger.
• •Responsible for ensuring users have correct access for multiple business systems, this includes periodic review to ensure authorized personnel have access to these systems.
• •Build strong relationships with business partner FP&A teams to enable the flow of information and knowledge sharing.
• •Support development of systems, tools, and processes to facilitate efficient and accurate forecasting and analysis.
• •Drive process simplification initiatives. Collaborate across boundaries and share best practices with other FP&A teams.
• •Other Activities as Determined by Management.

• Qualifications & Experience…
• ● At least 4 years’ experience in forecasting & analysis.
• ● Strong English verbal and written communication skills (must have).
• ● Strong proficiency in excel and other data analysis techniques. Demonstrated experience in financial modelling.
• ● Critical thinker and strong problem solver with excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to frame issues, articulate findings and present optimal solutions.
• ● Proven ability to build confidence and trust with department members and external business partners.
• ● Experience working accurately and efficiently with high volumes of data under strict deadlines.
• Preferred Qualifications…
• •Solid understanding of entertainment business preferred (Theatrical/Games/Consumer Products/Home Entertainment and/or Global Themed Experiences Industry).
• •Strong Accounting knowledge preferred.
• •Proficiency in Power BI (including DAX, data modeling, and automated report refreshes) to transform complex data sets into clear, actionable visual insights.
• •Essbase, SAP, Tableau experience preferred.

• II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Please explain in specific detail the main responsibilities of this position. Explain not only what is done, by why it is done (and/or for whom). Also include examples and note tools or equipment used to accomplish the duty. % time spent

Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual forecast process for the Home Entertainment segment, including revenue accruals review and forecasting, licensed revenue analysis and ongoing market trends. Review and forecast costs for new and ongoing projects and analyze trends where needed. Demonstrate and maintain high standards of accountability to deliver superior quality financial information on timely basis to Home Entertainment FP&A.

• •Reconcile actuals vs prior forecast/budget/prior year and provide variance explanations. Conduct Ad Hoc analysis as needed. Participate in assigned Home Entertainment meetings such as, but not limited to: Monthly Close / Accruals / Forecast / Quarterly Business Revenue / Budget.
• •Ensure effective communication with local stakeholders. Demonstrate solid communication skills to build and foster business relationships with business stakeholders.

Support development of systems, tools, and processes to facilitate efficient and accurate analysis. Seek for constant process and routines improvements in the duties and task under its scope. Prepare ad-hoc analysis for Home Entertainment FP&A Finance and Business Stakeholders.

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, union status, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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