Senior Director, Studio FP&A COE - EMEA & APAC

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…

The Senior Director, Studio FP&A COE – EMEA & APAC will be responsible for providing timely and accurate forecasting, reporting and analysis for Warner Bros. Discovery Studios, working with COE and business partner leadership to determine resourcing needs and organization structure.

This role is a leadership position based in Warsaw, Poland and will lead an EMEA & APAC based team.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Work with COE leadership to execute transition plans

• Ensure the ongoing development of team members including professional and people skills, knowledge of the business, and team engagement

• Partner with stakeholders for the execution of key initiatives including:

  • Global process alignment

  • Continuous improvement

  • Implementation of planning and reporting best practices

  • Other strategic business initiatives

• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of planning responsibilities. Including, but not limited to, forecast preparation and submission, budget preparation and long range planning support, for both expense and cash forecasts

• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of reporting and analysis responsibilities. Including, but not limited to: Actuals versus forecast variance reporting, financial impact of potential strategy/programming decisions, other ad hoc analysis

Qualifications & Experience…

• Minimum 10+ years related professional experience, with at least 8 years of experience in management positions.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Master’s degree in a related field a plus

• English language proficiency (Bilingual level).

• Advanced knowledge of, and experience with, financial planning, analysis and reporting concepts, and EPM tools and processes. Process oriented with a solid understanding of accounting principles, and internal control concepts. Experience in project management and process improvement.

• Experience managing large teams. Experience in media & sports industry will be a plus.

• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across the organization. Strong problem resolution skills, and a high degree of integrity, tact and diplomacy.

• Effective communicator at all levels of the organization with the ability to influence others and negotiate outcomes.

• Strong written, oral and presentation skills required.

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, e-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 recruitadmin@wbd.com.