OPEX FP&A Senior Analyst - Strategic Forecasting

Warner Bros.; Xico; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking an OPEX FP&A Senior Analyst to join the Global OPEX COE. You will drive timely forecast, reporting and analysis of OPEX spend, and support business partners in decision making with senior stakeholders.

You will handle month-end close, budgeting, cost forecasts, and ad hoc cost reporting. Proficiency in SAP, Hyperion, EPM, and Power BI is expected, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. No travel required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of FP&A experience, preferably in finance.
• Strong forecasting and budgeting for OPEX.
• General accounting knowledge (accruals, prepayments, costs recognition).
• Knowledge of media industry dynamics is a plus.
• CA/CIMA/ACCA certified or education in progress.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong MS Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot) & PowerPoint.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Self-starter, proactive and hands-on.
• IT affinity to drive digital agenda in FP&A (SAP BPC, Hyperion, BI tools).
• Prior transition experience is a plus.
• No travel expected.
• Flexible work style; able to work beyond schedule to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support month end close with variance analysis on OPEX P&L.
• Review actual spend with finance partners and budget holders.
• Summarize findings to support discussions and profitability.
• Assist in monthly cost forecast submission and updating systems.
• Support annual budget process, design templates, review planning assumptions, create business cases.
• Provide insights through accurate, timely reporting.
• Assist business heads with daily finance needs.
• Interact with various business partners.
• Interpret results and communicate reports clearly.
• Perform ad hoc reporting for cost management and governance.
• Maintain and improve FP&A processes.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Self-starter

Team collaboration

IT affinity

Education

CA/CIMA/ACCA certified or in progress

Tools

SAP

PeopleSoft

Hyperion

EPM

Ariba

Power BI

Job description

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking an OPEX FP&A Senior Analyst to join the Global OPEX COE. You will drive timely forecast, reporting and analysis of OPEX spend, and support business partners in decision making with senior stakeholders.

You will handle month-end close, budgeting, cost forecasts, and ad hoc cost reporting. Proficiency in SAP, Hyperion, EPM, and Power BI is expected, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. No travel required.