Sr Analyst, Financial Contract Setup

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.

Position Summary:
The Senior Analyst will be instrumental in the setup and maintenance of participation deals and statements, ensuring that all financial obligations are accurately recorded in Warner Bros. systems. This role requires a deep understanding of contractual agreements and involves contributing to the enhancement of departmental systems and tools through rigorous testing and process improvements. This position requires occasional travel

Key Responsibilities:

Deal Setup and Maintenance (80%)

• Configure and maintain participation deals within Warner Bros. systems to support profit participation reporting.
• Analyze and interpret abstracts, legal agreements, and associated documentation.
• Review and validate deal setups completed by other analysts within the system.
• Collaborate with various business units to ensure contractual obligations are met accurately and on time.
• Perform deal maintenance and stakeholder setup.
• Provide user support for the automated participations reporting system as required.
• Track new products and maintain status reports to manage workflow effectively.

• Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of templates and participate in testing to improve business processes.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to streamline operations from abstracting to reporting.
• Document best practices and provide training to staff as necessary.

• Conduct research and contribute to special projects as needed.

• Reports to the Manager, Deal Management.
• Receives direction from the Director, Deal Setup and the VP, Deal Management.

• Independently makes decisions regarding statement setup to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Reviews legal agreements, financial data, and calculations for accuracy, determining when issues require further investigation or escalation.
• Final review and approval of setup decisions must be obtained from superiors.

• Hire: N
• Performance: N
• Compensation: N
• Discipline: N

• Work Experience:
  • 2-4 years of experience in finance, legal, accounting, auditing, or IT.
  • Prior experience in participations and/or the entertainment industry is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with automated participation reporting systems, system implementations, and testing is a plus.
  • Experience with Jira and within a large corporate environment is beneficial.
• Education & Training:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, legal, accounting, information systems, or a related field.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret legal agreements and related documents.
  • Quick adaptability to new technologies.
  • Excellent multitasking, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Exceptional analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Flexibility in handling changing priorities.
  • Strong mathematical and algebraic capabilities.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and present complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proficient in English
• Other Requirements:
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed.
  • A proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving within a high-volume, dynamic environment.
  • A strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality.