Financial Analyst, Consolidated Fin Planning and Strategic Analysis

Company: Warner Media Group
Location: New York
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

The Job

The candidate will provide financial planning and strategic business analysis for WarnerMedia Entertainment's consolidated operations and serve as a key liaison to WarnerMedia's CorporateFinancial Planning and Analysis (FP&A). The position reports to the Senior Analyst, Financial Planning and Strategic Analysis and will develop a thorough understanding of all aspects of WarnerMedia Entertainment's businesses (HBO, HBO Max, TNT / TBS / TruTV, Otter).

The Daily

• Prepare, organize and analyze WarnerMedia Entertainment's consolidated budget and three-year long-rangefinancial planning process, including financial statement consolidation (P&L and cash flow).
  • Perform critical reviews of departmental submissions to gain a thorough understanding of each department's major business assumptions.
  • Identify key business drivers and assumptions, trends, risks and opportunities.
  • Participate in planning and creating presentations for WarnerMedia Group, and WarnerMedia Entertainment Senior Management including annual CEO Operating Review and CFO Budget Review.
  • Collaborate with cross-departmental teams.
  • Prepare, collect and organize critical support documents.
  • Assist in the preparation of comprehensive financial summaries for WarnerMedia Entertainment Senior Management.
  • Serve as a key liaison to WarnerMedia Corporate on all budget and long-range planning analysis.
  • Support the WarnerMedia's CorporateFP&A and Strategy Groups (e.g., annual Budgets, Board documents, and Operating and Strategy Reviews).The Essentials
    
    • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
    • 1-2 years prior work experience in accounting / finance
    • MBA or CPA a plus
    • Strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills
    • Excellent written/oral communication and financial presentation skills
    • Strategic thinker and problem solver with ability to manage details
    • Excellent Excel, financial modeling, PowerPoint required
    • Financial database experience a plus (e.g., Oracle, Hyperion)
    • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
    • Experience with full life cycle of budget / long-term planning process; preparing senior management presentations and prior media industry experience a plus
      
      Requisition #
      174380BR
      
      Area of Interest
      Finance/Accounting
      
      Industry
      Cable/Broadcast Television Networks, Film Production and Distribution, Television Program Production and Distribution
      
      Location_WM
      United States - New York - New York
      
      Position Type
      Full Time
      

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