Manager FP&A, Products & Experiences

Job Description

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 role will support Warner Bros. Discovery Global Franchises, Products, & Experiences with business planning and insights, strategic decision support, deal analysis, financial modeling, revenue and expense forecasting, and preparation of executive presentations.
• Owns the forecast and budget process, ensuring accurate revenue and expense projections as well as identification of risks and opportunities. Prepares executive-level presentations to explain key variances, assumptions, and business trends.
• Ensures integrity of data in financial systems, reports, and presentations. Supports development of new tools and processes to streamline workflows and increase data gathering efficiency as well as data transparency.
• Serves as key business partner to various Global Products & Experiences business leads, providing data and insights to drive decision-making and enhance understanding of the drivers of profitability and revenue growth.
• Reviews cause of change analysis and other deliverables for submission to corporate stakeholders.
• Supports monthly and quarterly close processes, reviewing and recommending accruals and providing regular pacing updates to senior management.
• Manages Senior Financial Analyst, reviewing deliverables, assigning work, and supporting professional development and growth.
• Build relationships with other studio-wide finance teams and bring back insights and best practices to share with broader Global Franchises, Products, & Experiences finance team.
• Participates in divisional and company-wide professional development efforts and supports development of more junior staff across the WBD organization.

Qualifications & Experience…
• 6-12 years in FP&A or other similar strategic finance functions
• Previous experience with media, entertainment, retail, or consumer products industries preferred
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or similar field required
• MBA/CPA preferred
• Ability to drill into assumptions and data to understand, communicate, and resolve complex finance and accounting issues
• Superior communication and presentation skills; must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with persons at all levels
• Ability to coach and develop Senior Financial Analyst resource
• Continuous improvement mindset – commitment to improving and streamlining processes
• High level of intellectual curiosity that sparks communication, collaboration, and innovation; must have a willingness to look beyond surface requirements.
• Ability to adapt and be agile amongst a changing environment and to translate complex problems into solutions
• High degree of emotional intelligence and ability to flourish under pressure
• Detail-oriented, but also able to summarize complex ideas succinctly and develop compelling narratives
• Familiarity with media & entertainment business models as well as drivers of profitability and growth
• Advanced Excel, Tableau, PowerPoint required

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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.

If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

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