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

As a key member of the Studio Content FP&A team, the Director, Planning and Analysis is responsible for managing the consolidation and by-title reporting process as well as the ultimates process and film cost accounting for Television Product produced or acquired by Warner Bros. Television according to Film Accounting Standards ASC 926 for the planning cycles (Budget, Forecast, Monthly Update).

Partner with key stakeholders across Warner Bros Discovery, including Television Finance Group, Television Production, Worldwide Television Distribution, Turner Networks, HBO and Max to calculate Television film costs and related financial impacts of producer deals, co-financing arrangements and changes in television production strategy.

Your Role Accountabilities

Television Ultimates and film cost accounting for Actuals

Manage ultimates process for Television series produced or acquired by Warner Bros. Television including review and analysis and communication with BU’s for updates
Analyze impact of ultimate changes on quarterly and annual gross profit results
Review and analyze the ultimate submissions for all cycles (budget, forecast and actuals) from the business units in preparation for costing for Television product
Perform Preliminary costing analysis to determine impact on changes for ultimates
Determines appropriate film cost calculation during the planning cycles to ensure that appropriate film amortization, participation and residual expense is computed on appropriate Television titles
Reviews, prepares and/or approves journal entries plan periods for any adjustments needed to ultimates costing in planning cycles
Determines MPM attributes and ensures they are updated/maintained in SAP
Oversees the preparation of specific By-Title Ultimate Profit & Loss statements as necessary and presents to management and the Television Business Unit
Determines and communicates procedures to be followed by Business Units that provide Ultimate data
Supervises the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual Television performance reporting to department as well as Senior Management
Perform Ultimates review and record accelerated amort where applicable for plan cycles

Planning Cycle / Financial Reporting

Review and analyze consolidated and divisional by-title gross profit reports for television product line for the for all cycles
Manage key stakeholder engagement with Sr. Management in WB Studios, Networks, HBO/Max and Content COE
Respond to inquiries from business units finance personnel as well as management from WB Studios, Networks, HBO/Max and the Content COE
Manage the TV Long Sheets submitted by the TV Production Business Unit
Review the episodic delivery/completion data for titles in production
Review the TV Production and Amination Cause of Change Schedules for all cycles
Reviews, prepares and/or approves journal entries for plan periods for any adjustments needed to plan cycles
Responsible for distribution of Actuals SOP’s, COC’s and any deliverables required for the Results Binder and to Group FP&A
Assist the WB Studio business units request to provide pro-forma analysis and support strategic decisions
Assist with Business Unit Costing Allocation, including analysis and variance explanations
Provide ROI Inputs for Business Units decision support
Support Business Units providing data, variance explanation for management, Audit Committee and Board decks
Assist Business units with any specialty reporting needs they need
Provide support to the Global Content Teams for information to help with Strategic Goals

Other – Staff Development and coaching, Process Improvement Design

Coaching/Developing COE”s
Assisting with Transformation Projects to help streamline processes
Work with external Auditors to provide documentation for the quarterly/yearly audits
Champion corporate finance goals and develop FP&A and individual goals in support of overall goals
Provides coaching, development and supervision for direct and indirect reports
Assist in preparation of ad-hoc analysis as requested
Ensure compliance with SOX requirementsAdvanced proficiency in Excel required (creating spreadsheets, pivot tables, v-lookups, macros)
SAP BW/BPS experience preferred.
Strong analytical and logic skills including ability to grasp the “big picture” while also maintaining strong detail orientations.
Must have effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices (GAAP) and financial statements
Strong managerial skills
Ability to work with all levels of management

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in an accounting/forecasting or related environment required
Previous experience in public accounting and/or the entertainment industry required
2 – 3 years of Supervisor experience required
BA/BS degree in Accounting, Economics or related field required, advanced degree preferred

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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

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, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $146,440.00 - $271,960.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Director, Studio Content FP&A

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