🟨 Finance Undergraduate Placement Internship (12months)

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 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, celebrated, and can thrive.

🎓 Your New Role…

The Finance Placement Interns will support the Warner Bros. Discovery Finance teams with day-to-day tasks, including financial reports, forecasts, data analysis, cashflow reviews, and other ad-hoc tasks.

📋 Your Role Accountabilities…

• Reporting Setup & Support: Assist in the setup and roll-forward for reports supporting the month-end and quarterly forecast cycles.
• Month-End Close: Support month-end close activities, including validations, Cost Centre analysis, and management reporting.
• Calendar Maintenance: Manage the department calendar, tracking monthly and forecast/budget tasks and milestones to ensure compliance with Group reporting timetables.
• Forecast Consolidation: Assist with consolidation of management information from the submitted Opco forecast models (e.g., risks and opportunities, capital expenditure).
• Data Load Management: Oversee forecast data load (DPL) and validation in SAP and the WB global overhead planning tool (GPP).
• Reporting Template Support: Help create and maintain SAP BW reporting templates for management information needs.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analysis as needed by Business Partners or the Executive Director, Management Reporting, and assist in group management reporting.
• Cashflow Review & Forecasting: Support cashflow review, forecasting, and consolidation processes.
• Title Code Compliance: Run monthly reports, review for compliance with required naming conventions, and maintain communication for MPM (title codes) processes.

📚 Qualifications & Experience…

• Education Requirement: Current University student in 2nd year, seeking a 3rd-year placement, graduating no earlier than July 2027.
• Skills: Highly numerate with strong attention to detail, good written presentation skills, and a working knowledge of Excel.
• Interest in Finance: A keen interest in math and finance.
• Organized & Disciplined: Ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• Initiative: Confident, self-motivated, able to demonstrate initiative, and work independently.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate professionally with individuals at all levels.
• Power BI: Exposure to Power BI would be beneficial.

💼 The Internship…

• Salary: £25,000 p/a
• Contract Length: 12 months
• Start Date: 30th June 2025
• Experience: Hands-on experience working on business-critical projects.
• Development Opportunities: Access to personal and professional development courses, executive speaker series, screenings, and more.
• Early Talent Network: Join a network of over 100 interns and apprentices, providing a valuable support system and social opportunities.

📅 Next Steps…

1. Stage 1: Submit your CV by Sunday, 17th November (no applications accepted after this date).
2. Stage 2: Eligible candidates will receive an invitation to complete a written questionnaire in HireVue by Sunday, 24th November.
3. Stage 3: Pre-recorded video interview via HireVue, to be completed in December & January.
4. Stage 4: Assessment Centres & Interviews scheduled for February-March.

Due to the high volume of applications, we cannot provide individual feedback. However, unsuccessful candidates will be notified within six weeks of the closing date.

🌐 Hybrid Working

This role follows a Hybrid work model, combining remote and in-office work as per our current company policy, in agreement with your Line Manager. WBD or your Line Manager reserves the right to adjust this working arrangement as essential to business needs, with reasonable notice.

🧭 How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is crucial! 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 WBD Guiding Principles along with insights from the team on what they mean in everyday life. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them in your interview.

🌈 Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider candidates based on merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability, or any other legally protected category.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for submission instructions.

Please note, when answering the ‘How did you hear about us?’ question on the application, please select ‘Warner Bros. Discovery Partner Organization > Diverse (WeAreDiverse.io)’ This will ensure we can track if you have come through DIVERSE and pipeline you through the process 😊

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