Sr Analyst, Financial Contract Setup

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. Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. seeks a Senior Analyst for Financial Contract Setup within the Financial Contract Reporting and Administration (FCRA) Division. The Senior Analyst will be instrumental in the setup, maintenance, and validation of participation deals and statements, ensuring that all contractual and financial obligations are accurately recorded within Warner Bros. Discovery systems. This role requires a strong understanding of contractual agreements, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with multiple business partners across finance, legal, and operations. The Senior Analyst will also support system enhancements and process improvement efforts through testing, documentation, and research initiatives that contribute to the overall efficiency and accuracy of participations reporting. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Configure, maintain, and validate participation deals, statements, and stakeholder setups within Warner Bros. Discovery systems to support accurate profit participation reporting. Analyze and interpret abstracts, legal agreements, and supporting documentation to ensure contractual terms are properly reflected in system setups. Review and validate deal and statement setups completed by other analysts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and internal control standards. Collaborate with cross‑functional business partners to resolve setup issues, clarify contractual terms, and ensure timely and accurate processing. Provide user support for automated participations reporting systems and assist with tracking new products and workflow status reporting. Support system and process improvement initiatives by assisting with template maintenance, system testing, documentation of best practices, and training for team members. Conduct research and support special projects, analyses, and ad‑hoc initiatives as required by management. JOB QUALIFICATION STANDARDS Bachelor’s degree required in finance, accounting, legal studies, information systems, or a related field. 2–4 years of relevant professional experience in finance, legal, accounting, auditing, IT, or a related discipline; experience in participations and/or the entertainment industry is a plus. Familiarity with automated participation reporting systems, system implementations, enhancements, and testing preferred; prior experience with JIRA and large corporate environments beneficial. Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to read and interpret legal agreements and contractual documentation. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; strong organizational, multitasking, and time‑management skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and present complex information clearly. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, meet tight deadlines, manage high‑volume workloads, and maintain strict confidentiality. Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. 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.