Manager Financial Analyst- Distribution Sales
Manager Financial Analyst- Distribution Sales
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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 were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs 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 whats 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. Were excited to announce that Discovery and WarnerMedia have combined to become Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD is a premier global media and entertainment company offering audiences the worlds most differentiated and complete portfolio of content brands and franchises across television film sports news streaming and gaming. Were home to the worlds 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 New Role...
Are you a numbers enthusiast with a knack for strategic insights Step into the spotlight as a Manager Financial Analyst.
As the FP&A Distribution Revenue Manager EMEA you will support distribution revenue domain within COE for EMEA Region which offers you a great opportunity to participate in the transformation roadmap setting standards for FP&A processes related to distribution revenue management. You will be responsible for supporting Distribution Planning Team as well as Regional CFO & Finance team with providing high-quality forecasting reporting and ad-hoc business analyses of the distribution revenue P&L addition you will manage the financial modelling for VIP affiliates and provide expertise and insights to commercial teams. You will manage a team of analysts and you ensure deep knowledge and competencies are developed within the team to provide business stakeholders with required information to make educated decisions.
Whats in it for you...
Contract of employment
Hybrid work
Benefits package: private medical care life and accident insurance MyBenefit cafeteria platform sports card social fund retirement pension plan Employee Referral Program
Free access to the HBO Max platform
Work-life balance initiatives: well-being platform yoga massages educational webinars Employee Support Program film screenings organized by employees in the office cinema
Training and development: training platform co-financing of English lessons Employee Resource Groups Engagement Club - the opportunity to develop your interests in thematic employee groups online meetings with experts
CSR activities: volunteering ecological and social initiatives
Access to parking spaces
Your Role Accountabilities
Prepare financial forecasts & budgets for managed areas and validate them with Distribution Planning and Local Finance Leaders to capture any risks and opportunities and provide assessment and recommendations
Maintenance of financial models for VIP affiliates based on actual subscribers reports and updated contractual terms and collecting feedback from regional distribution teams to deliver the best quality product
Provide variance analysis to explain actual and forecasted performance of managed markets/regions vs prior year/plan/prior forecast
Collaborate with Billing/Revenue Accounting/Collections teams supporting month-end closing processes reviewing accruals providing feedback etc.
Lead distribution analyses across managed markets to improve understanding identify opportunities and feed into broader strategic questions
Manage and monthly update of affiliates subscribers and revenue databases
Establish helpful productive relationships with key contacts in regional Sales and Finance leadership to encourage the flow of information and share knowledge
Perform SOX analyses to ensure the correctness of system BI data flows and monthly subscriber reports
Lead develop and coach a team of analysts to provide high quality support to their stakeholders
Qualifications & Experience
5 years experience in Finance function in FP&A department including at least 2 years on manager position
Diversified experience in financial reporting forecasting planning modeling and strong analytical skills
Self-motivated individual detail-oriented with ability to work independently and collaboratively
Knowledge of media industry dynamics and key metrics impacting revenue would be an asset
Very good English
Great communication skills and relationship building
Ability to establish professional trust-based relationship with variety of finance and non-finance stakeholders
Be able to meet stringent deadlines and work under pressure while showing excellent attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously prioritize and adhere to strict deadlines
Experience leading coaching and developing a team
Advanced Excel skills
Strong working knowledge of financial software packages and Microsoft Office suite.
Experience in using EPM solution such as SAP BPC Hyperion Anaplan Adaptive
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 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 a wide array of perspectives backgrounds and experiences. 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 youre 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
