Posted:
9/4/2024, 5:19:03 AM
Location(s):
Masovian Voivodeship, Poland ⋅ Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
Experience Level(s):
Junior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Finance & Banking
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.
As the FP&A Analyst, you work within the OPEX COE which offers you a great opportunity to participate in the overall finance transformation roadmap setting standards for the financial processes related to Global DTC Marketing spend.
Your main responsibility is to ensure proactive and timely high-quality forecasting, reporting and analysis of the costs. You will support the business partners in decision making and provide required reporting to senior business and FP&A stakeholders.
Your Role Accountabilities…
Supporting the month end close process from an FP&A perspective with variance analysis focusing on Marketing cost
Performing detailed reviews of actual spend with finance business partners and budget holders
Summarizing key findings to support discussions and decision making with the business
Assisting in the production of the monthly forecast submission and updating of related systems
Supporting the annual budget process, including the design of templates and the critical review of planning assumptions
Supporting the financial review of key initiatives focused on driving business performance, including the creation and analysis of business cases
Providing insight of financial performance through accurate, timely and relevant reporting
Interpretation and clear communication of results, reports and analysis
Continuous review and improvement of management information
Raising queries to FP&A colleagues based on analysis and insights into Management Information
Performing ad hoc tasks and reporting related to cost management and governance meetings as appropriate
Maintaining and improving the processes supporting financial planning and analysis activities
Qualifications & Experience…
2+ years of working experience preferably with experience in FP&A department
Solid understanding of forecasting and budgeting OPEX process
General accounting knowledge (accruals, prepayments, costs recognition)
CIMA/ACCA qualified or education in progress desired
Excellent analytical skills
Strong MS Excel (power query, power pivot) & PowerPoint skills
Strong oral and written English communication skills
Assured self-starter on relevant projects and work is a plus
Strong IT affinity to drive required digital agenda in FP&A (EPM ie. Hyperion, SAP BPC, SAP Analysis, AO, SmartView, PeopleSoft, BI tools ie. Power BI)
What's in it for you...
Contract of employment
Hybrid work model, flexible working hours
Free access to Max
Benefit package: private medical health care, life insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria including sport card, social funds, retirement pension plans, recognition platform, employee referral program
Work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Program, internal media initiatives
training & development: sharing the cost of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Bridge learning platform, sharing sessions with experts, periodic movie shows in the office cinema room
CSR activities: volunteering, eco & social initiatives
Casual dress code
Parking space available for booking
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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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].Website: https://www.warnerbros.com/
Headquarter Location: Burbank, California, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1918
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Art ⋅ Digital Entertainment ⋅ Film ⋅ Film Production ⋅ Telecommunications ⋅ TV Production