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.
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Your New Role
The Exec. Director leads the external budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities for
the WBD Content Licensing group which is responsible for all SVOD, Cable, Pay, Syndication,
FAST and Airlines sales of film and television product in the U.S. & Canada. The Exec. Director supervises the Director, FP&A; and the work provided by the Mexico City COE, to build and maintain financial models, budgets, rolling forecasts, management reporting. They are responsible for business decision support and partnering with sales executives to provide financial analysis for external sales planning and key decision making for sales proposals and new ventures. They are expected to leverage their financial and business expertise to exercise a high level of judgement and decision making on the job.
Your Role Accountabilities
- Sales Decision Support
- Maintain partnership with Domestic Licensing Leadership team to surface financial insights, create meaningful analytics and drive sales opportunities
- Provide business decision support through windowing analysis, business justifications, projected financials, and investment analysis, including NPV, ROI, payback, and IRR; updating and assessing revenue pipelines and financial impacts; and comparing actual operating results to business plans and budgets. Perform analysis to assist management with making business decisions.
- Communicate relevant financial information and analyses to internal stakeholders at all levels, customizing materials for each audience
- Forecasting / Planning
- Lead the preparation of the by-title budget, monthly forecast, weekly pacing, and annual Long Range Plan (LRP), which includes coordination with the US & Canada sales teams for information gathering and confirmations
- Corporate deliverables: monthly & quarterly forecasts, budget, LRP, ultimates.
- Management
- Effectively manage and lead direct report, including the COE, to accomplish objectives, encourage teamwork while motivating to exceed expectations.
- Assign work, set performance expectations, assist in problem resolution, and monitor progress of department and divisional goals.
- Develop and communicate the FP&A team's strategic direction, including areas of innovation to better support the business
- Solve complex strategic business challenges and issues
- Transformation
- Participate in system efforts, including global reporting and operational / finance business system enhancements
- Pursue continuous improvement opportunities in finance org, service levels, process efficiencies, and productivity
- Drive projects forward with a focus on organization and process management
Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years of progressive experience in financial management experience
- Entertainment experience strongly preferred
- Experience building executive communication documents that are concise and highlight issues and recommendations
- Large data and spreadsheet experience
- System (e.g. SAP) experience preferred
- Experience in general accounting, financial analysis, managing staff, and management of multiple business areas
- CPA / MBA (preferred)
- BA/BS in Finance or Accounting or related field required.
- Software knowledge/skills: MS Excel (at the intermediate/advanced level) with pivot tables, v-lookups and macros. MS PowerPoint (intermediate level), MS Word and SAP BW (preferred)
- Strong finance analytical skills required.
- Must have ability to translate business challenges into solutions and process improvements
- Commitment to produce accurate, reliable and high quality work in timely manner
- Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in working with personnel with varying levels of financial expertise
- Ability to lead multiple projects and bring them to a successful conclusion with aggressive deadlines
- Ability to interact successfully with all levels of staff, management and customers
- Effective in public speaking and controlling meeting objectives
- Ability to work calmly and productively under time constraints
- Self-starter, strategic and innovative thinker
- Ability to work independently and know when to communicate updates
- Detail oriented; hands on approach
- Professional demeanor, focused, and well organized
- Strong ability to motivate staff and encourage a team player mentality
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities with a professional attitude and to deliver professional results
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 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, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you're 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.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $145,600.00 - $270,400.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
If you're a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.