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Home Box Office, Inc. seeks a Senior Financial Analyst for the HBO General Inc.-Financial Ops department...
The Senior Financial Analyst will support the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) finance team in US revenues, subscribers and growth marketing. This role is a key participant in forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning, in addition to ad hoc analysis. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and theories of finance, statistics, accounting and other related disciplines to plan, design and conduct financial business analyses are critical for this role.
The Daily
• Assist with the HBO Max retail subscription model (SVOD and AVOD)
• Ensure the accuracy, relevancy and integrity of all information related to subscribers, revenue and growth marketing
• Regularly prepare detailed historical and projected forecast models for HBO Max to assess financial and operating performance
• Understand the key drivers of DTC US Revenue performance and analyze and summarize the latest financial forecast for communication to leadership
• Track subscribers, revenue and growth marketing and prepare monthly, quarterly and year-to-date variance analysis for management and business leads
• Establish business relationships and assist in the review of results with the business on a monthly basis, including reviewing and advising departmental budget preparation and addressing ad hoc financial analysis requests
• Develop and improve recurring reporting processes and assist in KPI preparation and analysis; continuously look to increase efficiency through processes automation
• Help identify key trends and potential risks and opportunities
• Assess impact of key initiatives
• Collaborate with business unit teams and other finance partners to bridge actual results to plan
The Essentials
• BA/BS degree, preferably in Finance and/or Accounting
• Minimum 4 years of progressive Finance experience
• Financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting experience required
• Financial modeling and analysis experience required
• Proven ability to mine and manipulate data, identify and analyze trends, KPI-s and business drivers
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated success of working in teams and ability to work with all levels
• Highly motivated with ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment with large sets of complex data
• Working knowledge of and prior experience with standard financial applications (Hyperion Essbase or related) preferred
• Results-oriented with strong sense of urgency and excellent follow-through
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Knowledge and passion for Media/Entertainment industry a plus
Requisition #
187682BR
Area of Interest
Finance/Accounting
Industry
Film Production and Distribution
Location
United States - New York - New York
Position Type
Full Time
Business Unit
HBO Max
Business Unit Overview
HBO Max is where storytelling takes center stage and where creatives find a home with the support and resources to do their best work, no matter the genre or format. Whatever the viewer wants to watch is front and center and more of what they crave is easily discovered. It is where ourexclusive HBO Max Originalsand iconic entertainment brands thrive, with HBO, Warner Bros., DC, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network and more delivering the greatest array of series, movies and specials for audiences of all ages.HBO Max launched in the US in May 2020 and is scheduled to be in an additional 60 markets this year, launching in Latin America in June and followed by upgrades of HBO-branded streaming services in Europe.
Company Overview
WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others.
HBO is one of the most respected and innovative entertainment brands in the world, serving iconic, award-winning programming to 140 million subscribers globally. A subsidiary of WarnerMedia, HBO is the world-s most successful pay TV service with an extensive array of programming that includes some of the most notable titles to be on television, including drama series Succession®, Watchmen®, Westworld®, Big Little Lies®, Game of Thrones®, The Sopranos®, Band of Brothers® and The Wire®, as well as comedy series Barry®, Insecure® and Sex and the City®. HBO is committed to retaining and recruiting skilled and motivated employees, placing a priority on qualified team players who contribute to the diversity of their workforce. HBO offers competitive benefits to include medical, dental, vision, a matched 401(k) plan, flexible spending, a commuter benefit program and tuition reimbursement.
The Perks
• Exclusive WarnerMedia events and advance screenings
• Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• Access to in-house learning and development resources
• Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands
Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law