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　　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.

　　The Job

　　The Financial Analyst, Budget & Vendor Contract Budget is an integral part of budget stewardship in achieving the Global Information and Content Security (GICS) mission. This role is responsible for day-to-day management of the GICS budget, and collaborates with GICS leaders and stakeholders, as well as Finance, Procurement & Accounting (FP&A) partners to ensure financial reporting and purchasing processes are executed consistently.

　　BUDGET & VENDOR CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

　　Work with GICS and leaders and Finance partners to prepare the annual budget, and to resolve budget adjustments needed during the year

　　Maintain accurate reporting of planned budget and actual variances for the entire GICS team, and advise on adjustments needed

　　Ensure unbudgeted costs are reviewed and approved prior to commitment

　　Maintain an accurate and complete inventory and repository of all GICS third party engagements, including renewal and license-related tracking

　　Facilitate onboarding of GICS external resources as required

　　Meet all Finance, Procurement & Accounting processes and requirements related to budget reporting & forecasting and vendor engagements

　　Support timely acquisition or renewal of vendor services as needed

　　Challenge tool needs & renewals based on success criteria

　　Create periodic and ad hoc executive reports of budget and/or vendor contract information, as required.

　　Other related tasks as required

　　SUPERVISORY

　　Oversee local GICS team in Mexico City

　　Create and implement strategies for seamless communication within Mexico City GICS team and between Mexico City and US-based GICS leadership

　　The Essentials

　　5+ years experience and strong background in budget management, accounting, and/or project management

　　Financial management and Return on Investment analytical skills

　　Strong understanding of budgets

　　Attention to detail, and ability to identify & resolve or escalate errors and incongruities

　　Excellent command of Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets, including pivot tables

　　Strong English written and verbal communication skills, ability to adapt messages to the audience, and to deliver complex information clearly and concisely with the appropriate level of granularity

　　The Nice to Haves

　　Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, project management or a related field

　　Familiarity with information security and/or information technology solutions, products and vendors

　　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.

　　The Legal Bits…

　　Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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, union status, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

　　If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].