Financial Analyst, FCRA

332 Discovery Networks Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 660.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Warner Bros. Discovery seeks a Financial Analyst for the Financial Contracts Reporting & Administration Participations department in Mexico City.

The role covers preparing and reviewing participations statements, understanding contractual agreements, and improving systems and processes within a fast-paced entertainment environment. The position offers training programs and exposure to multiple distribution channels, with opportunities to work cross-functionally across production, finance, and IT

Formación

• 1–2 years of experience in finance, accounting, auditing or IT preferred.
• Participations and/or entertainment industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP vs. cash-based accounting principles a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare participations statements using SAP and a state-of-the-art participations system.
• Review statements and provide feedback to ensure accuracy and compliance with contracts.
• Analyze current and historical data and verify reporting aligns with agreements.

Conocimientos

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

English (Advanced)

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or Information Systems

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

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 PlanetEarth. 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.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Warner Bros. Discovery seeks a 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.Discovery 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 Financial Analyst position is responsible for preparing and reviewing participations statements. This position reviews and understands contractual agreements, ensuring that all financial obligations are met. Additionally, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for enhancing departments systems and tools through involvement in system design and testing; and improving business processes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• % OF TIME Prepare participations statements, leveraging a new state-of-the-art Participations system, WB’s enterprise SAP platform, existing tools, and analytical methodologies. Read and understands abstracts, legal agreements, and other related written documentation. Perform first level review of statements prepared by other Analysts and provide feedback to preparers to make changes and correct errors, as needed.
• 40% Perform current and historical data analysis and verify that reporting is in accordance with contractual agreements. The analysis work takes into consideration the windowing and release patterns of film/television/other product, distribution cost trends analysis, etc. Research abnormalities using SAP and/or other line-of-business components to review underlying transactional activity.
• 20% Support ad-hoc and special projects, including, but not limited to presentations to management and staff, buyout calculations, etc.
• 15% Identify improvements and enhancements related to FCRA’s participations system and participate in system testing.
• 15% Attend technical and conceptual training sessions and cross-divisional forums as needed.
• 10% TOTAL 100%

JOB QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Work Experience 1–2years previous experience in a finance, accounting, auditing or IT environment a plus (internships in a relevant field considered). Participations and/or entertainment industry experience strongly preferred. Business analyst or financial analyst experience a plus. Public or private audit and/or consulting experience a plus. Knowledge of GAAP vs. cash-based accounting principles a plus. Experience with system implementations and testing a plus. Experience in a large corporate environment a plus.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification Bachelor’s degree required. (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or Information Systems preferred) Advanced level of english. Knowledge/Skills Strong to expert competency with MS Excel and Word, and PowerPoint required. SAP experience preferred.

Other Requirements Must have ability for progressive responsibility/promotion within the organization. Must have strong mathematical and algebra skills. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have strong analytical, planning and organizational skills. Must be detail oriented. Must be able to read and understand legal agreements. Must be able to adapt and learn new technology. Solution oriented individual who can work in a dynamic, fast paced, high volume environment and think outside of the box. Must be able to understand and communicate with operational, financial, IT and executive personnel. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Must be a quick learner who is results-oriented. Must 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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, irrespective 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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

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.