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General summary
As the Networks OPEX FP&A Analyst, you work within the Global OPEX COE which offers you a great opportunity to participate in the overall finance transformation roadmap setting standards for the financial processes related to Networks OPEX. Your main responsibility is to ensure proactive and timely high quality forecasting, reporting and analysis in the US Networks OPEX spend including production, marketing, research expenses and supporting the business partners in decision making.
Key responsibilities Supporting the month end close process from an FP&A perspective with variance analysis focusing on cost P&L.Performing detailed reviews of actual spend with finance business partners and budget holders.Summarizing key findings to support discussions and decision making with the business.Assisting in the production of the monthly cost forecast submission and updating of related systems.Supporting the annual budget process, including the design of templates and the critical review of planning assumptions.Supporting the financial review of key initiatives focused on driving business performance, including the creation and analysis of business cases.Developing actionable insights which aim to improve business unit / regional profitability.Providing insight of financial performance through accurate, timely and relevant reporting.Interpretation and clear communication of results, reports and analysis.Continuous review and improvement of management information.Raising queries to FP&A colleagues based on analysis and insights into Management Information.Performing ad hoc tasks and reporting related to cost management and governance meetings as appropriate.Maintaining and improving the processes supporting financial planning and analysis activities.Requirements 2+ years of working experience preferably with experience in FP&A department.CIMA/ACCA qualified or education in progress desired.Solid understanding of forecasting and budgeting process.General accounting knowledge.Strong MS Excel & PowerPoint skills.Assured self-starter on relevant projects and work is a plus.Strong oral and written English communication skills.Excellent analytical skills.Pro-active and hands-on.High drive and energy level.Your way of working is characterized by a high level of accuracy.Fluent in English.Strong IT affinity to drive required digital agenda in FP&A (EPM ie. Hyperion, SAP BPC/SAC, BI tools ie. Power BI).Championing Inclusion at WBD 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.
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