Senior Staff, SAP Financial Solutions (FI/CO, General Ledger, Project Systems, Fixed Assets)

Warner Bros. Discovery•Burbank, CA

45d

About The Position

The Senior Staff, SAP Financial Solutions will help the team as well as key stakeholders across various tasks related to multiple financial applications and business processes including improving business processes and aligning key metrics. This role is instrumental in leading our financial systems strategy with oversight of ensuring optimal performance and providing strategic financial insights to support sound business decisions. Individuals in this role must have extensive experience with financial software systems, particularly SAP and streamlining financial processes, and leading projects aimed at improving financial reporting and compliance

Requirements

2+ years of prior experience in a related field (media, entertainment, business development or streaming services industry experience a plus)
9 – 11 years of experience in financial system management and implementing 3 or more of the SAP modules (FI/CO, FI-AR, FI-AP, FI-AA, CO, PS, Special Purpose Ledgers)
In-depth knowledge of financial processes and best practices in a Global SAP environment.
Robust understanding of SAP financial systems, exceptional analytical capabilities, and a proven track record of managing complex financial systems implementations.
Undergraduate degree required in computer science, mathematics or business sciences
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience developing financial models in Excel AND facilitating business discussions
Expert user of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) to prepare all documents, presentations, graphs, briefings, and worksheets
A passion for accuracy and translating insights into a compelling narrative; able to maintain a balance between the details and the larger picture
Excellent written and verbal communication
Superb relationship building skills
Work collaboratively w/small teams
Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently
Ability to work flexible schedules and available for working various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Able to work overtime and on-call rotations as needed

Nice To Haves

MBA or graduate degree preferred but not required in computer science, mathematics or business sciences
Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA or SAP certification)
Post graduate work experience in a related field (entertainment or entertainment)
Knowledge of and passion for media, entertainment, and technology industries (including key players, growth trends and drivers, new media models, industry structure, etc.)
Familiarity with streaming and similar products/services
Experience working in a national or global company
Some visualization tool knowledge would be helpful (i.e. Tableau, Power BI)
Comfortable in working in highly iterative and somewhat unstructured environment

Responsibilities

Business Analysis
Analyze business needs and requirements to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
Gather and document business requirements through interviews, surveys and other methods
Develop and maintain business cases and const-benefit analysis for proposed solutions
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that solutions meet business needs and are properly implemented
Requirements Gathering
Develop and maintain requirements documentation, including use cases, user stories, and functional specifications
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that requirements are accurate and complete
Identify and prioritize requirements and develop a project plan to meet those requirements
Identify and report stakeholder issues and concerns and resolve them
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure that solutions meet their needs and requirements
Application Design & Solution
Participate in design sessions along with development team and help in the design of software
Conduct feasibility studies and proof-of-concept development to determine the viability of proposed solutions
Collaborate with developers to ensure that solutions meet business requirements and are properly implemented
Conduct unit testing, integration testing and user acceptance testing to ensure that solutions are functional and meet business requirements
Develop and maintain documentation for applications, including user manuals and functional specifications
Implementation
Implement and deploy solutions, including configuration, testing and training end-users
Conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure that solutions are meeting business requirements and identify areas for improvement
Communication
Communicate with stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and end-users, to ensure that solutions meet business needs and are properly implemented
Identify and report project risks and issues and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve them
Develop and maintain a project plan and timeline to ensure that solutions are delivered on time and within budget
Continuous Improvement
Continuously monitor and improve business applications to ensure they remain effective and efficient
Develop and maintain a plan for continuous improvement and ensure that it is implemented and monitored