Senior Financial 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><b>Your New Role...</b></p><p>The Senior Financial Analyst – <b>Home Entertainment FPA </b>will be responsible for providing timely and accurate forecasting, reporting and analysis for <b>Warner Bros. Discovery Studios, </b>working with business finance counterparts to gather inputs and understand drivers. You will develop deep competencies in this area, providing business and finance stakeholders the required information for decision making.  </p><p></p><p><b>Your Role Accountabilities…</b></p><ul><li><p>Prepare preliminary forecasts for network meetings and month end reporting.</p></li><li><p>Reconcile actuals vs prior <span>forecast/budget/prior</span> year and provide variance analysis to explain performance.</p></li><li><p>Work with studio FP&amp;A to develop and budget and long-range plans.</p></li><li><p>Work with studio FP&amp;A to evaluate financial impact of potential strategy decisions.</p></li><li><p>Manage Ad Hoc analysis and financial data requests as needed, generating insights.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrate and maintain high standards of accountability to deliver superior quality financial information on timely basis to business FP&amp;A.</p></li><li><p>Build strong relationships with business partner FP&amp;A teams to enable the flow of information and knowledge sharing.</p></li><li><p>Support development of systems, tools, and processes to facilitate efficient and accurate forecasting and analysis.</p></li><li><p>Drive process simplification initiatives. Collaborate across boundaries and share best practices with other FP&amp;A teams.</p></li><li><p>Participate in meetings with business finance partners to understand forecast drivers and present prepared forecast and analysis data.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications &amp; Experience…</b></p><ul><li><p>At least 4 years’ experience in forecasting and analysis. </p></li><li><p>Strong English verbal and written communication skills</p></li><li><p>Strong proficiency in excel and other data analysis techniques.  Demonstrated experience in financial modelling. </p></li><li><p>Critical thinker and strong problem solver with excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to frame issues, articulate findings and present optimal solutions.</p></li><li><p>Proven ability to build confidence and trust with department members and external business partners.</p></li><li><p>Experience working accurately and efficiently with high volumes of data under strict deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Motivated by challenging, high-energy environment.</p></li><li><p>Strong working knowledge of financial software packages and Microsoft Office suite. </p></li><li><p>Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting required.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>​<b><span>What's in it for you...</span></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Contract of employment</span></p></li><li><p><span>Hybrid work model, f</span><span>lexible working hours</span></p></li><li><p><span>Free access to Max</span></p></li><li><p><span>Benefit package: private medical health care, life insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria including sport card, social funds, retirement pension plans, recognition platform, employee referral program</span></p></li><li><p><span>Work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Program, internal media initiatives</span></p></li><li><p><span>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</span></p></li><li><p><span>CSR activities: volunteering, eco &amp; social initiatives</span></p></li><li><p><span>Casual dress code</span></p></li><li><p><span>Parking space available for booking </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p>#LI-Hybrid</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 re