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Senior Financial Analyst
Senior Financial Analyst-March 2024
Burbank
Mar 15, 2026
ABOUT WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
Warner Bros. Discovery is a premier, global entertainment company focused on offering the most dynamic media & streaming experience in the world.
10,000+ employees
Technology, Engineering
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About Senior Financial Analyst

  Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

  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

  Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. seeks a Sr. Financial Analyst for the Financial Contracts Reporting & Administration Participations department. The FCRA Participations department handles contractual reporting to talent and co-production companies on all of Warner Bros. film, television, home entertainment, games, and new media libraries. It's an exciting, fast paced organization that provides a unique opportunity to learn many aspects of the company---from production to initial film release through all downstream channels of distribution. FCRA provides excellent opportunities to learn the entertainment industry and offers a robust year-round training program.

  The Senior Financial Analyst position is responsible for performing research and analysis to support the Participations Reporting teams. This position reviews and understands contractual agreements, abstracts, and other related written documentation. Additionally, the Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for enhancing departments systems and tools through involvement in system design and testing; and improving business processes.

  Your Role Accountabilities

  Performs special projects, analysis, and research, including running and/or analyzing various reports from multiple systems and SAP. Communicates with a broad set of individuals within FCRA to resolve identified issues. Delivers presentations to management and staff.Accumulates production cost, prepares interest calculations, home entertainment statements, term deal calculations and buyout analyses. Responsible for monitoring and preparing deferments. Analyzes expiring distribution deals and calculate locked balances for the Reporting teams. Identify improvements and enhancements related to FCRA's participations system and participates in system design and testing. Creates, standardizes and improves business processes for statement preparation.Attend technical and conceptual training sessions and cross-divisional forums as needed.

  Qualifications & Experience

  2-3 years previous experience in a finance, accounting, auditing or IT environment a plusParticipations and/or entertainment industry experience strongly preferred.Business analyst or financial analyst experience a plusExperience with system implementations and testing a plusExperience in a large corporate environment a plusExperience working with blended teams and multiple time zones a plusProject Management experience a plusBachelor's degree required. (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or Information Systems preferred)Strong to expert competency with MS Excel and Word, and PowerPoint required.Must have strong competency in working with multiple systems, applications and SAP; must be willing to learn new IT applicationsVery strong knowledge of mathematical concepts and algebra requiredExcellent analytical skills requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skills required, including development, documentation, and delivery of training materialsStrong overall understanding of Participations, including ability to read and understand digests and abstracts of legal agreements requiredMust have ability for progressive responsibility/promotion within the organizationMust have excellent written and verbal communication skillsMust have strong planning and organizational skillsMust be detail orientedSolution oriented individual who can work in a dynamic, fast paced, high volume environment and think outside of the boxMust be able to understand and communicate with operational, financial, IT and executive personnelMust be able to manage multiple tasks effectively, efficiently, with flexibility to changing prioritiesMust be a team player with high-level of interpersonal skills and customer-focusMust be able to maintain confidentialityMust be a quick learner who is results-orientedMust be able to work independently and meet deadlines

  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...

  In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $54,600.00 - $101,400.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

  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, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

  If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected].

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