Senior FP&A Analyst Sports

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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…
As a key member of the International Sports Finance team, you will partner with finance and business stakeholders to deliver accurate planning, reporting and analysis, helping drive informed decision-making across a dynamic and fast-growing sports portfolio.

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

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Support month-end close activities by reviewing accruals, ensuring P&L completeness, and partnering with GBS, Accounting, Local Finance and other key stakeholders.

• Prepare monthly forecasts and annual budgets for International Sports P&L areas, with a primary focus on Eurosport.com.

• Deliver insightful financial and business performance analysis, including variance reporting against prior year, budget and forecast.

• Prepare consolidated financial results, management reporting and regular performance updates for the Senior Management Team (SMT), France Sports Finance and business stakeholders.

• Develop and enhance reporting tools and dashboards, highlighting key trends, risks and opportunities across the Sports portfolio.

• Support strategic decision-making through ad hoc financial analysis, business cases, financial modelling and scenario planning.

• Contribute to finance transformation, process improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects within the International Sports Finance team.

Qualifications and Experience…

• 3+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, Financial Controlling or a related finance function.

• Advanced Excel skills and strong knowledge of financial planning and reporting systems (e.g., SAP BPC, Oracle EPM, Hyperion or Anaplan).

• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Proven business partnering, stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels.

• Fluent business-level English (written and spoken); experience in the Media & Entertainment industry and/or a strong interest in sports is an advantage.

#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…

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