Director, Financial Planning and Analysis for Ultimate and Costing

hace 2 días

Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México 332 Discovery Networks Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. A tiempo completo
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Director, Financial Planning and Analysis for Ultimate and Costing to lead our Ultimates and Costing Financial Planning and Analysis team.

About the Role

As the ultimate leader in financial planning and analysis, you will be responsible for managing the consolidation and by-title reporting process, as well as the ultimates process and film cost accounting process for Warner Bros. and Max titles according to Film Accounting Standards ASC 926 for the planning cycles (Budget, Forecast, Monthly Update).

Key Responsibilities

* Manage the Ultimates process for products produced or acquired by Warner Bros. and Max, including review and analysis and communication with Business Units for updates
* Perform film cost accounting calculations for all planning cycles
* Analyze the impact of ultimate changes on quarterly and annual gross profit results
* Review and analyze the ultimate submissions for all cycles (budget, forecast and actuals) from the multiple business units in preparation for costing of product
* Perform preliminary costing analysis to determine the impact of changes for Ultimates
* Determine the appropriate film cost calculation during the planning cycles to ensure that the correct amortization, participation, and residual expense is computed
* Reviews, prepares, and/or approves planning journal entries for any adjustments needed to Ultimates costing
* Determines MPM attributes and ensures they are updated/maintained in SAP
* Oversees the preparation of specific By-Title Ultimate Profit & Loss statements as necessary and presents to management as well as the various business units
* Determines and communicates procedures to be followed by Business Units that provide Ultimate data
* Supervises the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reporting to department as well as Senior Management personnel

Additional Responsibilities

* Review and analyze consolidated and divisional by-title gross profit reports for business unit product lines
* Manage key stakeholder engagement with Sr. Management in WB Studios, Networks, HBO, and Max
* Manage assumptions and instructions for all product across all planning cycles
* Respond to inquiries from business unit finance personnel as well as management from WB Studios, Networks, HBO, and Max
* Manage the product cost schedules submitted by the multiple business units
* Determine the amount of valuation adjustment required for each title that has a negative net realizability value based on GAAP policies
* Communicate the weekly slate summary reporting changes for updating Ultimates and financials
* Work with Controllership on the quarterly impairment analysis

Requirements

* Strong analytical and logic skills, including the ability to grasp the "big picture" while also maintaining strong detail orientations
* Advanced proficiency in Excel required (creating spreadsheets, pivot tables, v-lookups, macros). SAP BW/BPS experience preferred
* Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices (GAAP) and financial statements
* Effective communicator at all levels of the organization with the ability to influence others and negotiate outcomes. Strong written, oral, and presentation skills required (English)
* Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across the organization. Strong problem resolution skills, and a high degree of integrity, tact, and diplomacy

Qualifications and Experience

* Minimum 10+ years of related professional experience, with at least 8 years in a management position
* Previous experience in the entertainment industry/public accounting preferred
* BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field required

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