Manager, Resource Planning

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery, where dreams come true. Behind our vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, there are storytellers, creators, and dreamers who bring characters to life, deliver them to your living rooms, and shape the future. As a Manager within the Resource Planning Center of Excellence, you will oversee a global team responsible for planning, reporting, and analyzing personnel-related costs for Warner Bros. Discovery. Your role involves managing labor headcount, supporting operations in EMEA and APAC regions, and providing critical insights to drive decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Data Analysis & Insights: Collaborate with People & Culture (P&C) and business leaders to analyze headcount and personnel costs, providing actionable insights. Track actuals versus budget, support month-end close, and enhance reporting for business unit profitability. Financial Planning: Assist in planning and forecasting personnel costs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives. Process Optimization: Maintain standardized FP&A processes, drive efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness in cost management. Problem Solving & Issue Resolution: Address country-level issues, manage challenges, and deliver sustainable solutions. Management Reporting: Upgrade reporting systems, enhance data accuracy and usability, drive continuous improvement and innovation. Change Management: Support the rollout of tools and processes, lead change initiatives, and ensure adoption across teams. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders on strategic initiatives related to personnel costs, contribute to financial reviews and business case development. Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a team of analysts, provide training and support, foster domain expertise, and ensure knowledge transfer. Key Qualifications: Education: Business-related university degree, CIMA/ACCA qualification desired. Experience: 8+ years in financial control, management reporting, and business analyses. Knowledge: Strong understanding of accounting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. Skills: Excellent communication skills, proficiency in Excel and Office applications. Abilities: Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, familiarity with global/remote teams. Leadership: Ability to develop strategic plans, set clear goals, and inspire team members. Collaboration: Proven change agent with strong organizational skills. Our Guiding Principles are the core values by which we operate. Learn more at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/. If you require accommodations during the job application process due to a disability, please visit our accessibility page for instructions.,