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FP&A Analyst
Purpose and Scope
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to join our Global Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Subscriber Revenue Modelling & Reporting team. This role will be instrumental in supporting the forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning processes for the Domestic DTC subscriber revenue business. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in financial modeling, advanced Excel skills, and a passion for understanding the dynamics of a subscription-based business.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn, maintain, and enhance a highly sophisticated Excel-based subscriber revenue model.
- Execute monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range planning scenarios using the model.
- Perform ad-hoc scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy in all model inputs and outputs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs and assumptions, particularly from BI and Data Analytics teams.
- Extract and validate subscriber metrics (e.g., Gross Paid Adds, Paid Cancels, EOP Paid Subs) from Business Intelligence tools such as Looker.
- Identify opportunities to improve modeling efficiency and automation.
- Present findings and insights in a clear, concise manner to finance and business stakeholders.
- Interact with functional accounting teams and finance teams as necessary to deliver accurate and timely variance analysis.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience
- 2+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, preferably within a Direct-to-Consumer or subscription-based business.
- Proven experience with subscriber revenue modeling or similar recurring revenue models.
- Experience with Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Looker, Power BI, Tableau) a plus.
Skills and Abilities
- Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential, including:
- Complex formulas and functions
- Shortcuts and efficiency techniques
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate financial risks and opportunities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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, union status, 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.
