Senior Analyst, FP&A

Company: WWE
Location: Stamford
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Stamford, CT- Headquarters2022-04-14Full timeRSenior Analyst, Financial Planning & AnalysisThe OpportunityWorld Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., - a public media and entertainment company (NYSE: WWE) is hiring an Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis to provide critical financial analysis and strategic planning support across multiple lines of business. The ideal candidate will be a persistent self-starter who is looking to grow and learn more about the business and best FP&A practice.This is an intensive support role within a dynamic FP&A group that will provide deep analysis in a data driven environment to maximize performance across WWE's global businesses. The focus of this role will be to work with a variety of WWE businesses across our Media and Technology verticals. Furthermore, the role offers the opportunity to obtain a 'big picture' view of the Company's performance while at the same time improving processes to drive forecasting/budgeting efficiency and accuracy.This is an exciting time to begin a career at WWE. The Company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience, producing more than 1,500 hours of content per year and generating 5-6 billion hours of consumption across pay-television, direct-to-consumer (OTT), and digital and social platforms. The Company reported record results in 2020, nearly $1 billion in record revenue and record Adjusted OIBDA. In early 2021, WWE also announced a multi-year agreement with NBCU's Peacock Network to become the exclusive home of the WWE Network in the U.S. For more information about the company, see .Key Responsibilities:

• Support corporate planning processes - annual operating plan and three-year plan, monthly forecast, and accounting close cycle
• Leverage tools and systems as well as coordinate with the WWE Data Analytics group to quickly access data and present meaningful, concise information to various levels of management
• Prepare comprehensive financial models with an integrated set of financial statements, assumptions, and metrics. Perform sensitivity analyses to assess reasonable range of outcomes
• Assist in special projects as needed for CFO, Board of Directors, and senior management deliverables
• Understanding key business drivers and communicating operating/financial performance
• Aid in the development of thoughtful and easy-to-follow presentations to effectively communicate ideas to key stakeholdersQualifications:
  • Approximately 2-3 years of relevant work experience - entertainment/media industry background preferred. Title and compensation are commensurate with relevant experience
  • Bachelor degree, preferably in finance or business, is required
  • Experience with business financial analysis, including financial planning, and ongoing performance monitoring; strong understanding of general accounting standards
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving, and financial modeling skills
  • Outstanding interpersonal and customer service abilities; possess high level of integrity
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Solid work ethic and team player with demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines as needed
  • High level of personal organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Best-in-class skills with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
  • Financial database knowledge such as TM1, Hyperion, and Workday Financials a big plus _ WWE is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. WWE does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. WWE also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for WWE employment candidates, please review our Candidate Privacy Policy . For information regarding Terms and Conditions for this and other WWE websites, please review our Terms and Conditions of Use .
    
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