Financial Analyst with German

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...

Working closely with the FP&A and Accounting Finance teams as well as the LP legal and territory teams, the key focus of this job is to prepare various kinds of participation statements for international local productions with a focus on German productions.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Set-Up and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual statements including specific responsibilities for, but not limited to:

• Producer participation statements for Local Productions

• Talent reporting as per §32d UrhG

• Subsidy reporting

• Dubbing Contributor Reporting for US titles

• Coordinate and ensure posting and payment of German statements including required internal approvals in collaboration with P2P team

• Coordinate and ensure corrections for expenses posted to local production titles if the title assignment was incorrect in cooperation with accounting team

• Respond to internal and external partner's questions and requirements referring to the statements prepared or costs/ revenue details included in statements

• Review of participation statements received from 3rd parties for local production revenues generated outside WB and coordination of processing of these statements by accounting/ P2P teams

• Preparation of LP-related intercompany reporting

• Documentation of business processes

• Support internal and external financial audits

• Ensure the compliance of financial processes with Internal Controls and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements (if applicable)

• Respond to ad hoc requests from territories and / or Home Office

• Expert in internal systems and processes

Qualifications & Experience...

• At least 5 years in Finance, Accounting or Controlling

• Fluent in English

• Fluent in German (writing, reading and speaking)

• Quick problem solver, team player, excellent time management skills

• High level of service-mindset and results-orientation

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to read and understand legal contracts

• Great organizational and interpersonal skills

• High level of analytical skills

• Excellent knowledge of Excel, SAP R/3 FICO and BW

What's in it for you...

• Contract of employment
• Hybrid work model, flexible working hours
• Free access to Max
• Benefit package: private medical health care, life insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria including sport card, social funds, retirement pension plans, recognition platform, employee referral program
• Work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Program, internal media initiatives
• training & development: sharing the cost of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Bridge learning platform, sharing sessions with experts, periodic movie shows in the office cinema room
• CSR activities: volunteering, eco & social initiatives
• Casual dress code
• Parking space available for booking

#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.

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