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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.

General Summary

As a Networks FP&A Analyst, you will be part of the Global Finance Center of Excellence, providing a valuable opportunity to contribute to the finance transformation roadmap and to the establishment of standardized financial processes related to Networks spend.

Your primary responsibility will be to ensure proactive, timely, and high-quality forecasting, reporting, and analysis of Networks costs in the US, including production, marketing, and research expenses. You will also play a key role in supporting business partners with data-driven insights to enable informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Support the month-end close process from an FP&A perspective, including variance analysis with a focus on cost P&L
Perform detailed reviews of actual spend in collaboration with finance business partners and budget owners
Summarize key financial insights to support discussions and strategic decision-making
Assist in the preparation of monthly cost forecasts and ensure accurate updates in financial systems
Support the annual budget process, including template design and critical review of planning assumptions
Contribute to the financial evaluation of key initiatives aimed at improving business performance, including business case development and analysis
Develop actionable insights to enhance business unit and regional profitability
Deliver accurate, timely, and relevant financial performance reporting
Interpret and clearly communicate financial results, reports, and analyses to stakeholders
Continuously review and enhance management information and reporting processes
Raise questions and provide insights to FP&A colleagues based on data analysis
Perform ad hoc analyses and reporting related to cost management and governance meetings
Maintain and improve processes that support financial planning and analysis activities

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within an FP&A function
CIMA / ACCA qualification or education in progress is preferred
Solid understanding of forecasting and budgeting processes
General accounting knowledge
Strong proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
Self-starter with the ability to independently manage projects and deliver results
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Proactive, hands-on approach with high energy and drive
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong affinity for IT and digital finance tools, including EPM systems (e.g., Hyperion, SAP BPC/SAC) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI)

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, 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.

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.

Analyst, FP&A

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