Sr. Analyst - Tax Systems

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 Sr. Analyst, Tax Systems is a hands-on, business-facing role responsible for the configuration, support, and issue resolution of the OneSource tax engine and its integrations with SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA. This role acts as a key point of contact for gathering requirements, triaging issues, and coordinating directly with business stakeholders. The Sr. Analyst brings a strong functional understanding of indirect and withholding tax, including India GST and European tax requirements, and works closely with the Analyst, onshore Tax Architect, and other stakeholders to provide end-to-end tax solution support. Key Responsibilities Business Engagement & Requirements Gathering Serve as a business-facing point of contact for GBS and other Hyderabad-based business stakeholders on tax systems matters. Gather and document business requirements for tax configuration changes, enhancements, and new scenarios through direct engagement with the business. Communicate and coordinate with business teams to clarify requirements, manage expectations, and provide status updates. Functional Configuration & Support Configure and maintain OneSource tax engine settings, tax rules, and tax determination logic. Provide day-to-day functional support for tax-related issues in SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA. Troubleshoot tax determination and posting discrepancies and work through issues to resolution. Apply functional tax knowledge across indirect tax (e.g., India GST and European VAT) and withholding tax to validate configurations and postings. Issue Triage & Collaboration Triage incoming tax systems issues, determine root causes, and route or resolve issues appropriately. Collaborate closely with team members from T&O and other stakeholders to provide end-to-end tax solution support. Manage incidents and enhancements through ticket management systems such as ServiceNow. Testing Execute functional and integration testing for OneSource, SAP Ariba, and SAP S/4HANA tax scenarios. Validate end-to-end tax determination and postings across the transaction lifecycle, as required. Qualifications & Experience 5–7 years of experience in tax systems support or implementation. Expertise with OneSource tax solutions. Experience implementing OneSource integration with SAP Ariba. Experience implementing OneSource integration with SAP S/4HANA. Strong functional understanding of indirect tax and withholding tax, including experience with India GST and European tax requirements. Demonstrated experience as a business-facing analyst, including requirements gathering, issue triage, and direct communication with business stakeholders. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Analysts, Tax Architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver end-to-end tax solution support. Experience using ticket management systems such as ServiceNow for incident and enhancement management. Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills. Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience. Preferred Qualifications Good understanding of SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba, with the ability to support end-to-end issue analysis and testing. Knowledge of e-invoicing solutions such as Pagero, Edicom, or Sovos. Working knowledge of SAP modules including MM, SD, and AP, and their impact on taxation processes. Experience working in a national or global organization. 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. 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