Senior FP&A 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…

As the OPEX FP&A Senior Analyst you work within the Global OPEX COE which offers you a great opportunity to participate in the overall finance transformation roadmap setting standards for the financial processes related to OPEX spend.

Your main responsibility is to ensure proactive and timely high-quality forecasting, reporting and analysis of the Opex costs. You will support the business partners in decision making and provide required reporting to senior business and FP&A stakeholders.

 

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 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…

• Support month-end close from an FP&A perspective, including OPEX P&L variance analysis and review of actual spend with business partners and budget holders.

• Summarise key financial insights to support decision-making and improve business unit and regional profitability.

• Contribute to monthly cost forecasting, including preparation, system updates, and ongoing tracking of financial performance.

• Support the annual budgeting process, including template design, review of planning assumptions, and development of business cases.

• Provide accurate, timely and relevant reporting, ensuring clear interpretation and communication of financial results.

• Partner with business stakeholders on day-to-day finance needs and actively participate in cross-functional interactions.

• Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes and reporting, including ad hoc analysis and cost management support.

 

Qualifications & Experience…

• 3+ years of experience in Finance, preferably in FP&A, with strong understanding of OPEX forecasting, budgeting, and accounting principles (accruals, prepayments, cost recognition).

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, combined with advanced Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot) and PowerPoint capabilities.

• Experience with financial systems and tools (e.g. SAP, Hyperion, Power BI) and a strong affinity for digital solutions in FP&A.

• Professional qualification (CA, CIMA, ACCA) completed or in progress is preferred; media industry knowledge is an advantage.

• Proactive, self-driven and flexible approach, with strong communication skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.

#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.

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