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**The Job**
Supports the consolidation, review and analysis of profit & loss statements including by-title reporting for the Global Studios business segment within Warner Bros. Discovery including Actual and Plan cycles (i.e. Budget, Forecast, Monthly Update, Long Range Plan).
**The Daily**
Financial Planning and Reporting (Monthly Updates, Forecasts, Budget and Long Range Plan)
- Perform tie-out of Global Studios profit & loss statement for all planning cycles to the corporate dashboard including reconciling items and other business lines in the segment (PPA, Otter, Discovery Studios).
- Prepare roll-forwards comparing plan results to prior forecast, prior year and budget.
- Prepare challenge schedules for all business units within Global Studios.
- Support the preparation of forecast trending schedules and key metrics.
- Participate in the preparation of the Long Range Plan.
- Respond to inquiries from business unit finance.
- Propose budget/forecast procedures as well as designing and implementing process improvements. Active participation in the development of consolidation reports and analysis.
**Financial Accounting and Reporting (Actual)**
- Perform tie-out of Studios profit & loss statement for actual results to the corporate dashboard including reconciling items and other business lines in the segment (PPA, Otter, Discovery Studios).
- Assist in the preparation of monthly flash reporting providing actual results compared to forecast, prior year and budget.
- Prepare roll-forwards comparing actual results to forecast, prior year and budget.
**Other/Special Projects**
- Prepares and ensures the maintenance of documented departmental procedures.
- Ensures compliance with SOX documentation requirements.
- Incorporates current and future technology to design/redesign processes and reporting.
- Handles other special projects as required.
The Essentials
Work Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting/finance or related environment required
- Previous experience in entertainment a plus
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
- BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
**Knowledge/Skills**
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices (GAAP) and financial statements
- Divisional or corporate reporting experience a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Excel required
- Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work with all levels of management
- Ability to organize navigate through details
- SAP BW/BPS experience a plus
- FP&A preferred, experience with reporting and ledger systems - Hyperion and/or SAP preferred.
**How We Get Things Done**
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