Finance Manager with German

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Who We Are...

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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

Working closely with FP&A, Accounting Finance, legal and territory teams, you will lead the team responsible for preparing and processing various participation statements for German Local Productions. You will ensure accuracy, compliance and timely delivery of all required reporting.

What's in it for you

• Contract of employment
• Hybrid work model
• 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 by employees in the office cinema
• Training and development: training platform, co-financing of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Engagement Club - employee thematic groups, online expert sessions
• CSR activities: volunteering, ecological and social initiatives
• Access to parking spaces

Your Role Accountabilities

• Coordinate, review and deliver all participation statements for German Local Productions (producer participations, §32d UrhG, subsidies, dubbing contributors) while ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee posting, payments, corrections and intercompany reporting, responding to partner queries regarding statements, costs and revenues.
• Act as product owner for the ILP system and drive improvements with external developers to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure proper documentation, compliance with Internal Controls/SOX (if applicable) and support internal/external audits.
• Manage and develop the team while handling ad hoc requests from territories and Home Office, acting as an expert in internal processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in Finance, Accounting or Controlling.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Fluent English and German
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and understand legal contracts.
• Strong Excel, SAP R/3 FICO and BW knowledge.

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Additional Information

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. During this period of transformation, you'll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world's premier entertainment brands.

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...

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