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
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