About the role

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

The Senior Manager – ITV Content Licensing will be responsible for providing timely and accurate forecasting, reporting and analysis for Warner Bros. Discovery Studios, working with finance partners to gather inputs and understand business drivers. This role develops deep expertise in the area and provides business and finance stakeholders with the information required for effective decision-making.

If you are excited by the opportunity to shape FP&A processes and support strategic decisions across international markets, we encourage you to apply.

What's in it for you...

Employment contract
Hybrid working model
Benefits package: private medical care, life and accident insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria platform, sports card subsidy, social benefits fund, retirement programmes, employee referral programme
Free HBO platform access
Work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Programme, employee-organised film screenings in the office cinema room
Learning and development: learning platform, subsidised English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Engagement Club with employee interest communities, online expert sessions
CSR initiatives: volunteering activities, environmental and social programmes
Access to parking spaces

Your Role Accountabilities

Act as FP&A lead for ITV Content Licensing, partnering with senior commercial and finance leaders across EMEA markets and Sisco businesses to align financial assumptions, priorities and decision-making.
Own and drive the standardization of forecasting and reporting processes across EMEA territories and Sisco businesses, ensuring consistency, scalability and comparability of financial outputs across forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning and reporting.
Oversee the design and implementation of process improvements and automation initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce operational friction and support scalable ways of working.
Own end-to-end forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning activities for the ITV Content Licensing business across EMEA territories and Sisco businesses, including month-end reporting, variance analysis and performance management.
Provide strategic financial analysis and insights to support business and Studios FP&A teams, including evaluation of strategic initiatives, ad hoc requests and business decisions.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with Studios and business FP&A teams, ensuring alignment on assumptions, effective information flow and understanding of key forecast drivers.
Develop and support team members, strengthening technical and business capabilities while fostering accountability, collaboration and high performance.

Qualifications & Experience

Extensive experience in forecasting and analysis.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis techniques, including demonstrated experience in financial modelling.
Proven ability to build confidence and trust with team members and business partners.
Extensive people management experience.
Experience with Longview, SAP, Tableau, Power BI and Power Query is preferred.

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.

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Warner Bros. Discovery is a powerhouse in global media, known for its diverse content and innovative roles across technology and entertainment sectors.
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•Warner Bros. Discovery offers a wide array of roles in cutting-edge media technology.
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•Diverse content offerings provide employees with opportunities to work on high-impact projects.

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•The media industry is highly competitive, posing challenges for sustained growth.
•Frequent restructuring may lead to job insecurity for some roles.
•Integration of diverse media platforms can create operational complexities.

Why Warner Bros Discovery

•Warner Bros. Discovery combines iconic brands with innovative streaming services.
•It has a distinctive portfolio that spans traditional and digital media.
•The company is a leader in live sports and entertainment broadcasting.

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About Warner Bros Discovery

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Warner Bros. Discovery is a global media and entertainment company that offers a diverse range of content across various platforms, including television, film, and streaming services.