FP&A Manager, APAC Streaming

Warner Bros. Discovery; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Singapore is looking for a Finance Manager to support the Senior Director of Finance Planning and Analysis. This role involves financial analyses of the APAC Streaming P&L and requires over 5 years of experience in finance, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel proficiency. Candidates should have knowledge of the media industry and be able to work under pressure. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Finance function in FP&A department.
• Knowledge of media industry dynamics and metrics impacting revenue.
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide core FP&A cycle activities for local teams.
• Summarize key findings to support decision making.
• Monitor actuals utilization vs budget/forecast.

Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Communication

Tools

SAP

Smartview

Job description

Overview

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

Managerial position responsible for providing support to Senior Director, Finance Planning and Analysis in reporting and financial analyses of the Streaming APAC P&L and any cross-divisional projects and initiatives. Role is vital in building a framework and best practices in APAC streaming forecasting and reporting which enables finance and budget holders to make critical and strategic decisions. Requires the ability to develop deep knowledge and competencies across the Streaming KPI’s across Marketing, Subscribers & Revenue and be a key point of contact for local & global teams for the APAC Streaming P&L.

Responsibilities

• Providing core FP&A cycle activities local teams
• Summarize key findings to support discussions and decision making with the business and finance leads
• Monitor actuals utilization vs budget/forecast and determine best practices/ways of working to improve accuracy month to month
• Design and maintain Marketing, Subscriber & Revenue KPIs and benchmarking analysis which can be reviewed on a regular basis, including the establishment of new processes in region
• Implement and improve standard FP&A processes within APAC Streaming domain (across multiple markets) and ensure effectiveness and efficiency of these processes (month end close, forecast, budget, LRP)

Ad hoc Operational, Commercial Projects and Business Partnering

• Drive simplification projects to improve efficiency in working within FP&A and summarize complex data succinctly in a manner useful to senior leadership
• Provide high quality financial information and insights to business partners and finance leadership related to the Streaming P&L with a focus on Marketing, Subscribers and Revenue.
• Establish helpful productive relationships with key contacts in the business and across the regions to encourage the flow of information and share knowledge
• Collaborate across boundaries, share best practice working with different teams
• Lead and participate in transition of activities from local finance into CoE FP&A structure for operational efficiencies

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Finance function in FP&A department
• Self Starter
• Knowledge of media industry dynamics and key metrics impacting revenue & cost base would be an asset
• Be able to meet stringent deadlines and work under pressure while showing excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience in using multiple Finance systems e.g. SAP, Smartview

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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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