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Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.
Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.
If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!
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Your New Role…
The SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST – THEATRICAL REPORTING & CONTROLS will be responsible for providing timely and accurate forecasting, reporting and analysis for Warner Bros. Discovery Studios, 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.
Your Role Accountabilities…
• Preparation of Domestic and International Results of Operations for Senior Management.
• Research and Resolve accounting issues supporting other teams within the finance function such as Controllership, ITC, and other Home Office teams.
• Prepare the quarterly calculation of foreign exchange impact on revenue and gross margin by territory and currency.
• Assist in the preparation of the Territory information sheets, including gathering the multiple data points for Feature Film and Local Production business.
• Coordinate month end activities with Controllership teams.
• Responsible for master data requests including, but not limited to, general ledger accounts, profit & costs centers, location codes, and MPM attributes.
• Design, build, and continuously update interactive Power BI dashboards to monitor operational metrics, key performance indicators, and overall workflow efficiency.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages for 3rd Parties where WBD distributes their IP, this includes report generation, review against ultimates and distribution to the 3rd Party.
• Support the participations team with participation statement validation against financial ledger.
• Responsible for ensuring users have correct access for multiple business systems, this includes periodic review to ensure authorized personnel have access to these systems.
• Build strong relationships with business partner FP&A teams to enable the flow of information and knowledge sharing.
• Support development of systems, tools, and processes to facilitate efficient and accurate forecasting and analysis.
• Drive process simplification initiatives. Collaborate across boundaries and share best practices with other FP&A teams.
• Other Activities as Determined by Management.
Qualifications & Experience…
● At least 4 years’ experience in forecasting & analysis.
● Strong English verbal and written communication skills (must have).
● Strong proficiency in excel and other data analysis techniques. Demonstrated experience in financial modelling.
● Critical thinker and strong problem solver with excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to frame issues, articulate findings and present optimal solutions.
● Proven ability to build confidence and trust with department members and external business partners.
● Experience working accurately and efficiently with high volumes of data under strict deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications…
• Solid understanding of entertainment business preferred (Theatrical/Games/Consumer Products/Home Entertainment and/or Global Themed Experiences Industry).
• Strong Accounting…