Sr Financial Analyst

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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.

I. JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION Please only copy the left column when copying into Workday Job Description. Your New Role… This position provides support for the APAC CFO organization including regional finance teams, supporting consolidated financial reporting across all WBD Studios business units including Theatrical, Home Entertainment, TV Distribution, Consumer Products and Games within the APAC segment. This role provides support for regional finance and International LOB on WBD Studios reporting & consolidation, coordination on calendars and deliverables, financial analysis, subsystem data management through collaboration with WBD Theatrical Global Finance Leads. The role supports preparation and review of APAC Studio’s consolidated operating results and financial reporting packages, Foreign Exchange reporting and analysis, flash reporting, trend reporting, and ad hoc analysis as required. Your Role Accountabilities… • Collaborate with APAC Finance Team and International LOB on forecast and budget process and deliverables • Support Senior Manager / Manager to integrate WB reporting, including drawing reports from SAP and BW for APAC Studio • Manage APAC WBD Studio’s reporting to support APAC Finance Team for budget, LRP & IBR Pack, quarterly forecasting and monthly actuals including, but not limited to o Analysis of Revenue by Title / Business / Project / Country o Marketing expenses o Overheads planning o Identify any risks / opportunities and tracking of Gaps to Target • Manage reporting, including multidimensional data extraction and reconciliation from the various business unit reporting systems and Corporate (FLASH, Essbase, SMART) to produce timely and accurate financial results to regional finance to enable accurate variance analysis, and communication of actual to forecast results to finance leadership. • Coordinate with WBD BU teams on system (including SAP, Flash, Smart and Essbase) data input and management, including reconciliation of WBD Studio’s International results to SAP reported results and manage any required corrections • Preparation and submission of Ultimates reporting • Responsible for MUR (Master User Royalty) calculation and work with GBS team for remittance to Head office • Perform ad-hoc analysis and duties as required, including business cases and new projects. Qualifications & Experience… Qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent). Minimum of 4+ years relevant work experience. Advanced knowledge and experience with key accounting principles and concepts, financial analysis and reporting. Experience with Hyperion and SAP is a plus. Strong written, oral and presentation skills; effective communicator at all levels of the organization; ability to influence others. High level of executive presence with strong interpersonal and problem resolution skills, and a high degree of integrity, tact and diplomacy. Active communicator, with the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across the organization and across multiple locations. II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Please explain in specific detail the main responsibilities of this position. Explain not only what is done, by why it is done (and/or for whom). Also include examples and note tools or equipment used to accomplish the duty. % time spent III. DIMENSIONS Where applicable, provide information about the size of the organization managed, operating budget, revenue accountability, or other quantitative data pertinent to this position QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION IV. DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY If this job has managerial or supervisory responsibilities, please check all that apply. Provides Input Into Recommendation Makes Recommendation Has Final Approval Not Applicable Hiring 0 0 0 0Setting work goals, objectives and standards to be achieved 0 0 0 0Establishing work unit budget 0 0 0 0Approving unbudgeted expenditures 0 0 0 0Approves salary changes for employees 0 0 0 0Counsels and disciplines employees 0 0 0 0Authorizing promotion, demotions or discharges 0 0 0 0
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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, ****** orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.