Sr. Manager Financial Analysis

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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 position is responsible for partnering with the Sr. Director for oversight of WBD’s Finance & Accounting (F&A) Orgs annual budget/long-range planning and monthly forecasts ($500M+ operating / capital).  This position will also review headcount analysis and reporting for over 2.000 employees.  This position serves as the business partner / financial advisor for achievement of financial goals preparing ad hoc analysis for management to make key business decisions and meeting directly with EVPs and their respective teams.  This position partners with Center of Excellence (COE) support on direction for headcount and operating expenses and is responsible for metrics analysis, variance analysis, scorecards, and executive reporting.  Additionally, this position supports the Executive department ($50M) and WBD Benefits ($500M). 

Your Role Accountabilities

• Financial Advisor / business partner for Corporate F&A Executive leadership team supporting Controllership, Shared Services, Procurement, Internal Audit and Tax ($500M+ / 2,000+ FTE) supporting EVPs / SVP's and their respective management teams.  Strategically partner with operations to identify savings opportunities, identify / implement process improvements, track savings in forecast / budget / IMO, drive harmonization across legacy companies, provide ad hoc analysis as needed. 

• Forecast, budget and long-range planning – prepare budgets, forecasts and all associated financial analysis and the presentation to executive level management – partner with operations, COE, People & Culture, Accounting and other supporting functions as needed.  Requires a keen understanding of multiple different financial systems across various legacy systems.

• Independently manage and provide guidance to COE support for operating and headcount expense.  Act in a supportive leadership role, provide guidance and review the work of the COE support staff.

• Financial advisor / business partner for Executive and WBD Benefits to include forecast, budget and long-range planning.  Requires partnership with accounting and operations to ensure accuracy on the financials.  Additionally, will support the operations with the calculation and communication of the WBD benefits rate.

• Process improvement – recommend, develop and implement new techniques, policies and procedures.

• Network – proactively build internal network through F&A learning opportunities, Business Resource Groups, etc.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8 years Finance / Accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Master’s degree or CPA, desired
• Candidates must demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills, the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, and in-depth process improvement skills.
• Advanced analytical skills supported by proficiency in MS Office applications required and  ESSBASE/Hyperion an CXO / SAP applications desirable
• The successful candidate will place a high emphasis on leadership and teamwork, collaboration, strategic thinking and process innovation

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.

The Legal Bits…

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,