Sr Director FP&A, Content Licensing COE

2 Weeks ago • 10 Years + • Finance

About the job

Summary

The Sr. Director FP&A, Content Licensing COE at Warner Bros. Discovery will lead the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) for Content Licensing. This role involves building and stabilizing the FP&A Content Licensing team, determining resourcing needs, and defining the organizational structure. Responsibilities include forecast preparation and submission, budget preparation, variance reporting, and team development. The role requires collaboration with stakeholders on global process alignment, continuous improvement, and strategic business initiatives. The position is based in Mexico City and requires a minimum of 10+ years of related professional experience, including 8+ years in management.
Must have:
  • 10+ years experience, 8+ years management
  • Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)
  • Advanced FP&A knowledge & EPM tools
  • Strong analytical & reporting skills
  • Team management & development expertise
  • Excellent communication & presentation skills
Good to have:
  • Commercial and Media experience
  • Project management & process improvement experience
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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.

Position Title: Sr. Director FPA TC Content Licensing COE

Your New Role

This role is a leadership position within the Warner Bros. Discovery Studios Center of Excellence (COE), the role will lead the Financial Planning and Analysis (FPA) Content Licensing.

The role will form, grow and stabilize the FPA Content Licensing, working with COE and business partner leadership to determine resourcing needs and organization structure.

The role will be responsible for execution of all Content Licensing planning functions within the scope of responsibilities. 

This role is based in Mexico City, Mexico.
 

Your Role Accountabilities

  • Work with COE leadership to execute transition plans
  • Ensure timely delivery of planning responsibilities. Including, but not limited to:
    • Forecast preparation
    • Forecast submission
    • Budget preparation
  • Ensure timely delivery of reporting responsibilities. Including, but not limited to preparation of actuals versus forecast variance reporting
  • Ensure timely delivery of analysis for functional area of responsibility. Including, but not limited to initial review and analysis of variance reporting
  • Ensure the ongoing development of team members including professional and people skills, knowledge of the business, and team engagement
  • Partner with stakeholders for the execution of key initiatives including:
    • Global process alignment
    • Continuous improvement
    • Implementation of planning and reporting best practices
    • Effective change management
    • Other strategic business initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum 10+ years related professional experience, with at least 8 years’ experience in a management position
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Master’s degree in a related field a plus
  • English language proficiency, at a minimum of professional working proficiency
  • Advanced knowledge of, and experience with, financial planning, analysis and reporting concepts, and EPM tools and processes. Process oriented with a solid understanding of accounting principles, and internal control concepts. Experience in project management and process improvement
  • Experience managing large teams. Commercial and Media experience a plus
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across the organization. Strong problem resolution skills, and a high degree of integrity, tact and diplomacy
  • Effective communicator at all levels of the organization with the ability to influence others and negotiate outcomes
  • Strong written, oral and presentation skills required
  • Position may require international travel 

How We Get Things Done…

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Championing Inclusion at WBD

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.

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About The Company

Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.

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