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.

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

As the Networks OPEX FP&A Analyst, you work within the Global OPEX COE which offers you a great opportunity to participate in the overall finance transformation roadmap setting standards for the financial processes related to Networks OPEX.

Your main responsibility is to ensure proactive and timely high quality forecasting, reporting and analysis in the US Networks OPEX spend including production, marketing, research expenses and supporting the business partners in decision making.

Your Role Accountabilities

Supporting the month end close process from an FP&A perspective with variance analysis focusing on cost P&L

Performing detailed reviews of actual spend with finance business partners and budget holders

Summarizing key findings to support discussions and decision making with the business

Assisting in the production of the monthly cost forecast submission and updating of related systems

Supporting the annual budget process, including the design of templates and the critical review of planning assumptions

Supporting the financial review of key initiatives focused on driving business performance, including the creation and analysis of business cases

Developing actionable insights which aim to improve business unit / regional profitability

Providing insight of financial performance through accurate, timely and relevant reporting

Interpretation and clear communication of results, reports and analysis

Continuous review and improvement of management information

Raising queries to FP&A colleagues based on analysis and insights into Management Information

Performing ad hoc tasks and reporting related to cost management and governance meetings as appropriate

Maintaining and improving the processes supporting financial planning and analysis activities

Qualifications & Experience

2+ years of working experience preferably with experience in FP&A deparment

CIMA/ACCA qualified or edcution in progress desired

Solid understanding of forecasting and budgeting process

General accounting knowledge

Strong MS Excel & PowerPoint skills

Assured self-starter on relevant projects and work is a plus

Strong oral and written English communication skills

Excellent analytical skills

Pro-active and hands-on

High drive and energy level

Your way of working is characterized by a high level of accuracy

Fluent in English

Strong IT affinity to drive required digital agenda in FP&A (EPM ie. Hyperion, SAP BPC/SAC, , BI tools ie. Power BI)

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.

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