Financial Analyst

Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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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.

Company Overview

Every great story has a new beginning. WBD is a premier global media and entertainment company offering audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, 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.

Your Role…
As the FP&A CoE Content Networks/DTC Analyst APAC you will support content amortization expense domain within COE for APAC Region which offers you a great opportunity to participate in the transformation roadmap and setting standards for FP&A processes related to content. You will be responsible for supporting Programming Teams as well as Regional CFO & Finance team with providing high-quality data, models’ update and various analysis, support forecasting and month end close process in the content expense P&L part.

Your Role Accountabilities…

  • Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual forecast process for content /cash flow and content amortization expense.
  • Prepare variance analysis to explain actual and forecasted performance of managed markets/regions vs prior year/plan/prior forecast.
  • Participate in assigned meetings such as, but not limited to:  Monthly Forecast closing / Actuals vs. Forecast Review / Cash Flow / Programming Financials Review.
  • Maintain helpful productive relationships with key contacts in regional Finance team to encourage the flow of information and share knowledge.
  • Support development of systems, tools, and processes to facilitate efficient and accurate analysis.
  • Seek for constant process and routines improvements in the duties and task under its scope.

Qualifications & Experience…

  • 2+ years’ experience in Finance function in FP&A department.
  • Diversified experience in financial reporting, forecasting, planning, modelling, and strong analytical skills
  • Self-motivated individual, detail-oriented with ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential as well as strong initiative and the ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Intermediate proficiency level in Excel and other financial data analysis tools and techniques.  
  • Ability to build confidence and trust based long term relationships 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 organizational skills, very detailed oriented, and deadline driven.
  • Experience in Entertainment industry is a plus.

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.