Executive Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

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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 Exec. Director leads the external budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities for

the WBD Content Licensing group which is responsible for all SVOD, Cable, Pay, Syndication,

FAST and Airlines sales of film and television product in the U.S. & Canada. The Exec. Director supervises the Director, FP&A; and the work provided by the Mexico City COE, to build and maintain financial models, budgets, rolling forecasts, management reporting. They are responsible for business decision support and partnering with sales executives to provide financial analysis for external sales planning and key decision making for sales proposals and new ventures. They are expected to leverage their financial and business expertise to exercise a high level of judgement and decision making on the job.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Sales Decision Support

• Maintain partnership with Domestic Licensing Leadership team to surface financial insights, create meaningful analytics and drive sales opportunities
• Provide business decision support through windowing analysis, business justifications, projected financials, and investment analysis, including NPV, ROI, payback, and IRR; updating and assessing revenue pipelines and financial impacts; and comparing actual operating results to business plans and budgets.  Perform analysis to assist management with making business decisions.
• Communicate relevant financial information and analyses to internal stakeholders at all levels, customizing materials for each audience

• Forecasting / Planning

• Lead the preparation of the by-title budget, monthly forecast, weekly pacing, and annual Long Range Plan (LRP), which includes coordination with the US & Canada sales teams for information gathering and confirmations
• Corporate deliverables: monthly & quarterly forecasts, budget, LRP, ultimates.

• Management

• Effectively manage and lead direct report, including the COE, to accomplish objectives, encourage teamwork while motivating to exceed expectations.
• Assign work, set performance expectations, assist in problem resolution, and monitor progress of department and divisional goals.
• Develop and communicate the FP&A team’s strategic direction, including areas of innovation to better support the business
• Solve complex strategic business challenges and issues

• Transformation

• Participate in system efforts, including global reporting and operational / finance business system enhancements
• Pursue continuous improvement opportunities in finance org, service levels, process efficiencies, and productivity
• Drive projects forward with a focus on organization and process management

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial management experience
• Entertainment experience strongly preferred
• Experience building executive communication documents that are concise and highlight issues and recommendations
• Large data and spreadsheet experience
• System (e.g. SAP) experience preferred
• Experience in general accounting, financial analysis, managing staff, and management of multiple business areas
• CPA / MBA (preferred)
• BA/BS in Finance or Accounting or related field required.
• Software knowledge/skills:  MS Excel (at the intermediate/advanced level) with pivot tables, v-lookups and macros. MS PowerPoint (intermediate level), MS Word and SAP BW (preferred)
• Strong finance analytical skills required.

• Must have ability to translate business challenges into solutions and process improvements

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