Analyst, FP&A Streaming

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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.

Role Overview:

The Streaming FP&A Analyst will support both Global and Domestic Streaming financial planning and analysis activities. This role is integral to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting and insights across the streaming business. The analyst will collaborate with global and domestic finance teams, Corporate FP&A, accounting and systems teams to consolidate financial data, analyze performance, and support initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Forecasting

• Supporting month end close and forecast/budget reporting process from an FP&A perspective with variance analysis and commentary preparation focusing on streaming P&L
• Summarizing key findings to support discussions and decision making with the business and finance leadership
• Support on the reporting packages and deliverables consolidation for month-end close and forecast/budget
• Investigate and explain variances across global and domestic streaming operations
• Validate forecast and budget data integrity in planning systems

Management Reporting & Analysis

• Consolidate actuals and forecast variance explanations for streaming businesses.
• Support forecasting, reporting, and compliance requests from domestic and global finance teams
• Provide ad hoc analysis and respond to cross-functional data requests
• Support various presentations and supporting materials preparation

Systems & Process Support

• Liaise with financial systems teams to implement management reporting and system changes
• Understand and support metadata governance processes (e.g. coding block and hierarchy changes)
• Collaborate with accounting, finance and tech teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in finance or accounting, with a focus on forecasting and budgeting, and requiring strong analytical and organizational skills.

Skills:

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office
• Experience with Oracle EPM or similar financial planning systems
• Experience with S4 Hana or similar financial planning systems
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in media, entertainment, or streaming industries.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a global perspective

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.

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Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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, union status, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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