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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.
The Job
The Financial Analyst, Budget & Vendor Contract Budget is an integral part of budget stewardship in achieving the Global Information and Content Security (GICS) mission. This role is responsible for day-to-day management of the GICS budget, and collaborates with GICS leaders and stakeholders, as well as Finance, Procurement & Accounting (FP&A) partners to ensure financial reporting and purchasing processes are executed consistently.
BUDGET & VENDOR CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
- Work with GICS and leaders and Finance partners to prepare the annual budget, and to resolve budget adjustments needed during the year
- Maintain accurate reporting of planned budget and actual variances for the entire GICS team, and advise on adjustments needed
- Ensure unbudgeted costs are reviewed and approved prior to commitment
- Maintain an accurate and complete inventory and repository of all GICS third party engagements, including renewal and license-related tracking
- Facilitate onboarding of GICS external resources as required
- Meet all Finance, Procurement & Accounting processes and requirements related to budget reporting & forecasting and vendor engagements
- Support timely acquisition or renewal of vendor services as needed
- Challenge tool needs & renewals based on success criteria
- Create periodic and ad hoc executive reports of budget and/or Vendor Contract information, as required.
- Other related tasks as required
SUPERVISORY
- Oversee local GICS team in Mexico City
- Create and implement strategies for seamless communication within Mexico City GICS team and between Mexico City and US-based GICS leadership
The Essentials
- 5+ years experience and strong background in budget management, accounting, and/or project management
- Financial management and Return on Investment analytical skills
- Strong understanding of budgets
- Attention to detail, and ability to identify & resolve or escalate errors and incongruities
- Excellent command of Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets, including pivot tables
- Strong English written and verbal communication skills, ability to adapt messages to the audience, and to deliver complex information clearly and concisely with the appropriate level of granularity
The Nice to Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, project management or a related field
- Familiarity with information security and/or information technology solutions, products and vendors
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.
The Legal Bits…
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. If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.
