Financial Analyst

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.

Working closely with FP&A, Accounting Finance teams, and LP legal and territory teams, the main focus of this role is to prepare various types of participation statements for international local productions, with a particular focus on German productions. Join to contribute to key financial processes and develop expertise in a global environment.

• Employment contract
• Hybrid working model
• Benefits package: private medical care, life and accident insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria platform, co-financing of sports card, social benefits fund, pension programs, employee referral program
• Free access to HBO platform
• Work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Program, employee-organised film screenings in the office cinema room
• Learning and development: training platform, co-financing of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Engagement Club – opportunity to develop interests in thematic groups, online expert sessions
• CSR activities: volunteering, ecological and social initiatives
• Access to parking spaces

• Set-Up and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual statements including specific responsibilities for, but not limited to Producer participation statements for Local Productions 

• If agreed with respective territories, coordinate and ensure posting and payment of statements including required internal approvals in collaboration with P2P team  

• Coordinate and ensure corrections for expenses posted to local production titles if the title assignment was incorrect in cooperation with accounting team 

• Respond to internal and external partner’s questions and requirements referring to the statements prepared or costs/ revenue details included in statements 

• Preparation of LP-related intercompany reporting  

• Documentation of business processes 

• Support internal and external financial audits and ensure the compliance of financial processes with Internal Controls and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements (if applicable) 

• Proven experience in Finance, Accounting or Controlling 

• Fluent in English  

• Quick problem solver, team player, excellent time management skills 

• High level of analytical skills 

• Excellent knowledge of Excel, SAP R/3 FICO and BW

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.

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