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.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Reporting into the Director, WBD Studios FP&A - APAC, this role will support Warner Bros. Discovery Global Franchises, Products, & Experiences with business planning and insights, strategic decision support, deal analysis, financial modeling, revenue and expense forecasting, and preparation of executive presentations.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides business leaders with data and insights to drive decision-making and enhance understanding of the drivers of profitability and revenue growth.

• Own all forecast, budget, and long-range plan projections for various business units within the Global Franchises, Products, & Experiences portfolio.  Collaborate with business leads to develop, review, and validate revenue and expense estimates.

• Identify and assess business risks and opportunities, helping to craft risk mitigation strategies and driving actualization of new opportunities.

• Manage preparation of the quarterly business review and other executive presentations, summarizing and interpreting market trends, financial data, KPIs, and other insights necessary to drive effective management of the P&L.

• Support development and implementation of new reporting and technology solutions to drive efficiency and increased understanding of key performance indicators.

• Support the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring accurate accruals and providing regular pacing updates to senior management and corporate.

• Works closely with other functional areas to (e.g. Planning COE, Global Business Services, Legal) to streamline processes and troubleshoot issues impacting financial reporting and planning.

• Participates in divisional and company-wide professional development efforts and supports development of more junior staff across the WBD organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5-10 years in FP&A, corporate development, strategic planning, or management consulting

• Previous experience with media, entertainment, retail, or consumer products industries preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or similar field required

• MBA/CPA preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced Excel, Tableau, PowerPoint required

• Superior communication and presentation skills; must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with persons at all levels

• High level of intellectual curiosity that sparks communication, collaboration, and innovation; must have a willingness to look beyond surface requirements.

• Ability to adapt and be agile amongst a changing environment and to translate complex problems into solutions

• Willingness to collaborate with management and peers to advance team and company goals

• High degree of emotional intelligence and ability to flourish under pressure

• Detail-oriented, but also able to summarize complex ideas succinctly and develop compelling narratives

• Able to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Willing to expand knowledge relating to industry drivers and trends.

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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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, 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.