Analyst, FP&A

Job Description

The FP&A CoE Analyst will be responsible for providing timely and accurate forecasting, reporting and analysis for HBO & HBO MAX programming, working with business finance counterparts to gather inputs and understand drivers.

Specific responsibilities include:
• Prepare preliminary forecasts for network meetings and month end reporting.
• Reconcile actuals vs prior forecast/budget/prior year and provide variance analysis to explain performance.
• Work with HBO and HBO Max programming FP&A to support the budget and long-range plan development.
• Manage Ad Hoc analysis and financial data requests as needed, generating insights.
• Demonstrate and maintain high standards of accountability to deliver quality financial information on timely basis to business FP&A.
• Build strong relationships with business partner FP&A teams to enable the flow of information and knowledge sharing.
• Support development of systems and tools. Support process simplification initiatives.
• Participate in meetings with business finance partners to understand forecast drivers and present prepared forecast and analysis data.

Basic qualifications
• At least 2 years' experience in forecasting and analysis.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in excel and experience in financial modelling.
• Be able to meet stringent deadlines and work under pressure while showing excellent attention to detail and ability to work with high volumes of data.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Critical thinker and problem solver with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build confidence and trust with department members and external business partners.
• Motivated by challenging, high-energy environment.
• Working knowledge of financial software packages and Microsoft Office suite.
• Bachelors' degree in Finance or Accounting required.

Preferred qualifications
• Understanding of television and production business.
• Experience in Shared Services Centers.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r76p2k-18-217-17-242-42 in your application.