Sr Analyst, Fp&a

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Seeks a **Sr. Financial Analyst **for the Resource Planning C&B department. The Resource Planning C&B department multidisciplinary team owning governance for forecasting and reporting / analytics as the single point of contact for labor planning. Our daily work is focused on commitment & the highest confidentiality. It’s an exciting, fast paced organization that provides a unique opportunity to learn the financial processes within the compensation and benefits domain and ensure alignment with other functions and business partners.

The** Sr. Financial Analyst** position is responsible for execute annual and quarterly labor planning process, support month-end close activities, develop ad hoc reports and provide high quality financial information and insights to business partners across Studios areas in WBD. Additionally, the Sr. Financial Analyst will be responsible for improving planning processes reducing frequency and time spent in reconciliations and assist in enhancement system testing.

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Ensure deep knowledge within the team related to cost of personnel domain

Performing detailed reviews of headcount and staff costs with HR partners and business

Execute planning and forecasting of personnel cost of P&L and provide commentaries for on the variances/drivers v prior forecast / budget / PY to stakeholders

Supporting month end close process to FP&A perspective with variance analysis focusing in personnel cost.

Monitor actuals utilization bs budget/ PY and provide required commentary on key variances

Perform ad hoc in-depth analysis per request not covered in monthly or quarterly reports

Implement and maintaining standard FP&A processes within the personnel cost to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of these processes

Work proactively together with the Business Partners in the area of personnel costs (system implementations, standard process design, development of required reporting)

**_ JOB QUALIFICATION STANDARDS_**

**Work Experience**

4+ years previous experience in a finance, accounting or auditing environment a plus.

FP&A and/or entertainment industry experience strongly preferred.

Business analyst or financial analyst experience a plus.

Public or private audit and/or consulting experience a plus.

Experience with system implementations and testing a plus.

Experience in a large corporate environment a plus.

Evidence of progressive responsibilities and contextualization of understanding.

**Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification**:
High School diploma or equivalent required.

Bachelor’s degree required. (Finance, Accounting, Economics, preferred)

**Knowledge/Skills**

Strong to expert competency with MS Excel and Word, and PowerPoint required.

SAP experience preferred.

Adaptive experience preferred.

Other Requirements

Must have strong mathematical and financial skills.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must have strong analytical, planning and organizational skills.

Must be detail oriented.

Must be able to adapt and learn new technology.

Solution oriented individual who can work in a dynamic, fast paced, high volume environment and think outside of the box.

Must be able to understand and communicate with HR, financial and executive personnel.

Must be able to manage multiple tasks effectively, efficiently, with flexibility to changing priorities.

Must be a team player with high-level of interpersonal skills and customer-focus.

Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Must be a quick learner who is results-oriented.

Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines.

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