Senior FP&A Analyst

<p><b><span>Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.</span></b></p><p></p><p><b><span>Who We Are… </span></b></p><p><span>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…</span></p><p></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Your New Role…</b></p><p><br/>As <span>Senior Analyst Financial Planning and Analysis</span>  <span>in our Content Team you</span> will be supporting Regional Finance and Programming Operations Teams in building monthly forecasts and annual budgets. Grounded in the broader Content FP&amp;A organization you will be the main point of contact for group of some of the most iconic TV brands.</p><p></p><p><b>Your Role Accountabilities…</b></p><ul><li><p>Build monthly forecasts and annual budget for <span>Content cost (Cost of Revenue)</span></p></li><li><p>Prepare variance analysis to explain actual and forecasted performance of managed <span>areas</span> vs prior year/plan/prior forecast.</p></li><li><p><span>Collaborate with Accounting Team on MEC related activities</span></p></li><li><p>Participate in assigned meetings such as, but not limited to:  Monthly Forecast closing / Actuals vs. Forecast Review, <span>meetings with Operation Teams</span></p></li><li><p>Maintain productive relationships with key contacts in regional Finance team <span>and Central Finance Team</span> to encourage the flow of information and share knowledge.</p></li><li><p>Support development of systems, tools, and processes to facilitate efficient and accurate analysis.</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Qualifications &amp; Experience…</b></p><ul><li><p><span>3-4 years</span> of relevant <span>FP&amp;A</span> experience</p></li><li><p><span>Strong analytical skills</span></p></li><li><p>Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with ability to work independently and collaboratively</p></li><li><p>Excellent oral and written communication skills</p></li><li><p>Experience working accurately and efficiently with high volumes of data under strict deadlines</p></li><li><p>Motivated by dynamic, high-energy environment</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in Excel and other financial data analysis tools and techniques </p></li><li><p>Experience in Hyperion Essbase, Hyperion Planning and SAP S4HANA are considered a plus.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What's in it for you...</b></p><ul><li><p>Contract of employment</p></li><li><p>Hybrid work model, flexible working hours</p></li><li><p>Free access to Max</p></li><li><p>Benefit package: private medical health care, life insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria including sport card, social funds, retirement pension plans, recognition platform, employee referral program</p></li><li><p>Work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Program, internal media initiatives</p></li><li><p>training &amp; development: sharing the cost of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Bridge learning platform, sharing sessions with experts, periodic movie shows in the office cinema room</p></li><li><p>CSR activities: volunteering, eco &amp; social initiatives</p></li><li><p>Casual dress code</p></li><li><p>Parking space available for booking</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span>#LI-Hybrid</span></p><p></p><p></p>Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.<p></p><p></p><p><b><span>How We Get Things Done…</span></b></p><p></p><p><span>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 </span><a href="http://www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span> 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 th