Senior FP&A T&O Opex Analyst

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...

Lights, camera, numbers - join Warner Bros. Discovery and turn OPEX data into insights that drive the story forward

What's 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...

• Actively support forecast for Media Technology&Operations, owning the FP&A process and ensuring alignment with business expectations
• Perform detailed variance analysis by reconciling actuals against forecast, budget, and prior year, providing clear explanations of performance drivers.
• Collaborate with MT&O FP&A and Corporate teams to develop robust forecasts and annual budgets, with a strong focus on P&L accuracy and attention to detail
• Review and prepare journal entries applying sound accounting principles to ensure financial integrity. Analyze actuals and highlight accounting inconsistencies to support the quality month-end process
• Uphold high standards of accountability by delivering timely, high-quality financial reporting to stakeholders. Maintain forecast contractual database and reconcile backup trackers against the system data
• Support the enhancement of forecasting tools, systems, and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Drive process simplification and standardization initiatives, sharing best practices across FP&A teams.

Qualifications & Experience...

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related finance roles within a dynamic business environment and expertise in managing full P&L ownership, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling; experience with large data sets and analytical tools is highly valued.
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal
• Familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools; experience with ERP platforms and BI tools is an advantage.

Additional Information

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you'll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world's premier entertainment brands.

#LI-Hybrid

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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, 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 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.

Client-provided location(s): Warsaw, Poland

Job ID: Discovery-WAMEGLOBALR000102293EXTERNALENGLOBAL

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-28T19:27:13