Sr Analyst, Fp&A

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. Company Overview Every great story has a new beginning. Warner Bros. is a premier global media and entertainment company offering audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across films, experiences, products, streaming and gaming. We’re home to the world’s best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter. The Role The Senior Financial Analyst - Consumer Products Consolidation, is responsible for timely and accurate forecasting, reporting and analysis for Warner Bros., acting as a Finance Business Partner with Finance Leadership, Controllership, and business stakeholders to provide accurate financial insights, identify risks and opportunities, and support strategic decision-making. He is expected to independently manage complex financial processes, challenge assumptions, influence business partners, and drive automation and process optimization initiatives. Specific responsibilities include: • Reconcile actuals vs prior forecast/budget/prior year and provide variance analysis to explain performance. • Partner with FP&A Business Strategy teams to manage cost center budgets, analyze forecast variances, and assess the financial impact for business decisions. • Manage Ad Hoc analysis and financial data requests as needed, generating insights • Review and prepare journal entries as needed. Basic accounting knowledge required to perform the task. • Support month-end and quarter-end close activities by ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial results. • Demonstrate and maintain high standards of accountability to deliver superior quality financial information on timely basis to business FP&A. • Build strong relationships with extended teams to enable the flow of information and knowledge sharing. • Ability to lead discussions and challenge assumptions constructively. • Support development of systems, tools, and processes to facilitate efficient and accurate forecasting and analysis. • Drive meaningful process improvements and automation. Collaborate across boundaries and share best practices with other FP&A teams. Basic qualifications • At least 3-4 years’ experience in forecasting, reporting and analysis. • Strong English verbal and written communication skills • 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. • Motivated by challenging, high-energy environment. • Strong working knowledge of financial software packages and Microsoft Office suite. • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economy and Accounting preferred Preferred Qualifications • FP&A experience highly desirable • Knowledge of financial software packages SAP, Power Platform (Power BI, Query, Tableau, etc) 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.