Job Description
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.
Your New Role…
Support the newly established Global Franchises organization for priority WBD Franchises, including those in the DC, Wizarding World, Looney Tunes, and Hanna-Barbera brands.
This includes planning and reporting activities in alignment with WBD’s financial calendar and partnering with Business Development to track results against targets.
Furthermore, assist in various ad-hoc analysis to provide meaningful business insights and optimize existing processes.
Your Role Accountabilities…
Financial Planning & Reporting Process
Maintain and update milestone calendar to ensure we stay connected with our Finance partners in Corporate, BUs, Territories & most importantly the Global Franchise organization regarding the franchise financial planning & reporting process – from long range planning to greenlight forecast to actuals reporting
Financial Planning
Track financial goals from brand & franchise strategic plans to ensure alignment with long range plan, budgets & forecasts across all BUs & territories with focus on revenue & cost assumptions for planned content & events
Consolidate plans into brand & franchise long range plans, budgets & forecasts
Track & collect approved content greenlights & ultimate and review assumptions highlighting any differences with long range plan, budgets & forecasts
Systems & Process Improvement
Maintain and update franchise data hierarchy to enable reporting of priority brands & franchises
Review and test system enhancements to ensure they meet business requirements with the focus of process automation and self-service reporting
Support self-serve, systems-led reporting via e.g. PowerBL solutions and insight-generating dashboards
Analysis & Reporting
Review BU analysis to leverage budget to actual variance explanations for franchise financial reports
Calculate financial metrics as input to franchise performance dashboard
Create data analysis to support narrative for presentations to senior management
Work closely with BU finance and business teams to define and track KPIs, beyond P&L metrics, that meaningfully inform business leads about the health of the business
Other ad hoc analysis, largely with a Franchise focus, as needed such as
- Analyze Licensee base to identify efficiency potentials
- Analyze payment terms and adherence to them
- Various analysis across the consumer products business, e.g. based on category, geography or brand
- Analyze existing experience footprint (licensed and O&O) to identify areas for business growth…
Qualifications & Experience…
Work Experience
Experience in budgeting, long ranging planning, financial analysis & reporting required
Experience supporting brand and/or franchise development experience preferred.
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
Bachelor’s degree in related field required
Knowledge/Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
Proficiency with SAP & Business Warehouse or other enterprise financial reporting software preferred
Strong analytical capabilities and understanding of financial reporting & accounting principles
Effective and proven management, organization, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Other Requirements
Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with persons on all levels, in person and remotely (e.g., telepresence, video conference, etc.)
Ability to develop and implement projects.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally when needed
Ability to pay close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and to organize, schedule and prioritize work effectively.
Ability to work well under time constraints
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, 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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.Recommended Jobs
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