- Location
- Warsaw, 166 Wiertnicza (TVN), Poland
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
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…
As the Senior FP&A C&B Analyst, you work within the Global FP&A CoE which offers you a great opportunity to participate in the overall finance transformation roadmap setting standards for the financial processes related to personnel costs covering ~50+ locations across globe with ~40 000 employees.
Your main responsibility is to ensure proactive and timely high-quality reporting, planning and analysis in the cost of personnel domain that supports the business partners in decision making.
What's in it for you?
Contract of employment
Hybrid work
Benefits package: private medical care, life and accident insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria platform, sports card, social fund, retirement pension plan, Employee Referral Program
Free access to the HBO Max platform
Work-life balance initiatives: well-being platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Support Program, film screenings organized by employees in the office cinema
Training and development: training platform, co-financing of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Engagement Club - the opportunity to develop your interests in thematic employee groups, online meetings with experts
CSR activities: volunteering, ecological and social initiatives
Your Role Accountabilities…
Support month-end close activities from an FP&A perspective, including detailed variance analysis with a focus on personnel costs, headcount movements, and staff cost drivers.
Partner with HR and business stakeholders to review headcount and labour costs, identify key trends, and provide clear insights to support decision-making.
Assist with the preparation of monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range planning activities, including template design, planning assumption reviews, and system updates.
Support financial evaluation of business initiatives, including business cases for new hires, organisational changes, restructuring activities, and other cost optimisation opportunities.
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve management information, reporting, and analytical tools related to personnel costs, while identifying actionable recommendations to enhance business performance.
Manage personnel cost planning and analysis for complex functions with significant budgets, multiple cost centres, and senior stakeholder groups, requiring strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Perform ad hoc financial analysis, governance reporting, and process improvement initiatives, while collaborating with FP&A colleagues to resolve queries and enhance planning and reporting processes.
Qualifications & Experience…
3+ years of experience in FP&A, Financial Analysis, Controlling, or a related finance function, with a solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Strong accounting knowledge, advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills, and experience with planning and reporting systems such as Hyperion, SAP BPC/SAC, and BI tools including Power BI.
Professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA) completed or in progress is preferred.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders in an international environment.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven self-starter with high levels of accuracy, ownership, energy, and a strong affinity for digital and process improvement initiatives.
#LI-Hybrid
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.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.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.