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 to 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, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Warner Bros. has been entertaining audiences for more than 90 years through the world’s most-loved characters and franchises. Warner Bros. employs people all over the world in a wide variety of disciplines. We're always on the lookout for energetic, creative people to join our team.
Your New Role…
Join the WBITVP Nederland-Group as a key finance partner, helping with all aspects of controllership. You’ll work closely with local management, production accountants and wider production teams to ensure financial reporting and compliance. Your duties will span balance sheet reconciliations, local controls, management/ statutory accounts, audits and tax coordination. This role reports to the Central European Hub Controller and works closely with the WBITVP Nederland Finance Manager.
Your Role Accountabilities…
Manage the period-end close process, coordinating with production accountants and external service providers.
Oversee month-end tasks including intercompany recharges, production accruals and real estate cost centre reconciliations.
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, providing insights on key movements to senior stakeholders.
Ensure accurate accounting and tax treatment for provisions, accruals, bonuses, stock options, leases, and fixed assets.
Oversee the preparation of statutory financial statements and act as the primary contact for external auditors.
Monitor the performance of outsourced accounting services (SDC), including AR/AP and cash clearing, and manage intercompany reconciliations and settlements.
Coordinate with service providers for direct and indirect tax filings and ensure regulatory compliance.
Provide local reporting inputs for WBD's quarterly and regulatory disclosures and guide corporate finance needs.
Involvement with finance system upgrades and deployments (e.g. SAP S/4HANA, e-invoicing), ensuring alignment with both US GAAP and relevant local GAAP.
Own local SAP processes including production interfaces, data integrity, and master data maintenance.
Qualifications & Experience…
Recognised accounting qualification required.
Fluent in Dutch and strong command of English, both written and spoken.
Prior experience managing an audit process is essential.
Advanced Excel skills required. Mid-level for all other Microsoft applications required
Experience in the following finance accounting areas:
Dutch GAAP (required), US GAAP (advantageous)
Statutory financial statement preparation and Dutch regulatory reporting
Direct and indirect tax compliance
Strong interpretive, judgment, and problem-solving abilities
Proactive, detail-oriented, exceptional organisational skills
Must be self-motivated and able to work under a deadline and handle multiple tasks
Self-starter as well as a team player with strong relationship management skills
Experience working with outsourced partners and in multinational matrix organisations preferred.
Industry experience in production, media, or a similarly client-based sector is desirable.
Familiarity with enterprise systems (Just Produce/Navision and SAP preferred).
Background in a professional accounting firm is advantageous.
Company overview:
The Warner Bros. International Television Production Nederland - (WBITVP Nederland) group of companies is the Dutch group of production companies of the London-headquartered international television division of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.
WBITVP Nederland Group consists of 3 production entities/labels that develop, produce and distribute local language content for public and commercial, VOD & SVOD channels in all major genres: Scripted TV & Film, Studio Entertainment and Docureality. Key brands include non -scripted titles Keuringsdienst van Waarde, First Dates, Hello Goodbye, Gevaarlijkste Wegen van de Wereld, scripted titles Hendrik Groen, Red Light, Dertigers, Flikken, Toren C, and international titles such as The Bachelor, I Can See Your Voice, The Wheel, Who Do You Think You Are ‘(Verborgen Verleden’) and ‘Impractical Jokers (Foute Vrienden)’.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! 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 www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
