Manager, Internal Audit & Advisory

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. Your New Role Internal Audit and Advisory strengthens WBD’s ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the board and management with independent, risk-based, value add, objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight. WBD Internal Audit’s vision is to accelerate innovation, increase efficiency and effectiveness while providing value added assurance and advisory services, while anticipating and mitigating risks. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Internal Audit & Advisory Manager, focusing on enhancing achievement of our WBD business strategies and objectives conducting audit and advisory projects including development of plans, facilitation, analysis, testing, project execution and includes development and communication of audit and advisory project summaries and insights. This includes identification of process and internal control observations, recommendations and strategies to address risks and improve the business process and control environment. In this pivotal role, you will serve as a process, risk, internal control, and Internal Audit (IA) subject matter expert across designated organizations, business processes and stakeholders. To develop an effective internal audit project strategy and plan, you must understand the organization / process / business area’s governance, risk management, and control processes. Responsibilities will include developing strategies, analyses and project plans to analyze and assess key risks, objectives and controls of the business, leading a team and coordinating resources to design and execute comprehensive audits, reviews, analyses and various other activities. As a primary point of contact, you will maintain successful partnerships vital to the success of the Internal Audit team. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficient leadership in cross-functional collaboration and possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively develop, lead and execute audit projects; and collaborate and communicate (both verbally and written) with a broad range of executives from peers to senior executives across the business. This strategic position demands an agile, proactive and insightful leader committed to advancing business practices, strategic and critical thinking, creativity, and excellence in stakeholder engagement. The Internal Audit Manager will be asked to perform the following: Your Role Accountabilities Collaborate with Internal Audit leadership and key business stakeholders to develop audit strategies and plans that leverage an understanding of various WBD businesses, processes, strategies and objectives for a variety of businesses, process areas, topics and practices. This involves proactive identification of emerging risks, leading business practices processes and controls and understanding critical unaddressed risks. Lead the execution of audit and advisory projects ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes that provide strategic insights and influence business stakeholders to improve business processes risks & controls, applying innovative thinking and autonomy in insight development, root cause identification and problem-solving. Establish and maintain "trusted advisor" relationships, promoting robust collaboration with both clients and Internal Audit colleagues through innovative approaches and strategic objectivity and independence. Generate insightful analyses and reports, from their preparation, presentation and delivery to business unit leaders, C-suite executives, senior leaders, and as needed to the WBD Audit Committee. Oversee the execution of audits, reviews, and consulting projects, ensuring organizational collaboration and alignment. Develop expertise as a subject matter expert in designated business process areas, guiding audit strategies and innovations with a fresh perspective. Engages in effective change management processes such as presenting the need for change in a way that encourages, commitment and action, developing strategies and providing recommendations and solutions to implement desired changes, while managing stakeholders’ expectations. Keeps leaders and peers informed about key issues, communicates effectively, and courageously influencing others to support a point of view, gain alignment, or take action Deal regularly with all levels of WBD management throughout projects Exemplify the highest degree of trust and integrity by continually upholding the principles of the internal audit profession and the Global Internal Audit Standards Manage deliverables and work products to not only meet high-quality standards but also reflect insightful, autonomous conclusions, recommendations and suggested action plans. As needed, participate on investigations and compliance-related matters, integrating fresh approaches to navigate complex issues effectively. Deliver detailed reports on assigned projects, thoughtfully highlighting any identified issues or gaps and discussing their significance from a novel perspective. Support the Internal Audit organization in advancing innovation and operations by leading initiatives to enhance overall team efficiency and performance through analytics, agile approaches, Artificial intelligence and other efforts. Actively engage in the recruitment, training, mentoring, and coaching of diverse teams and staff. Integrate and balance priorities, work activities and resources for the benefit of multiple key stakeholders. Accommodate flexibility needs as priorities and workload shifts. Willingness to contribute to teams' success at various levels when needed to meet deadlines or address staffing considerations. Your Role Accountabilities 7 years of experience of experience in Big 4, Management Consulting, Multinational Corporate Environment, Internal Audit, Audit, IT and/or related field. Experience operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple projects/ initiatives. Strong planning and organization skills with proven ability to manage large/complex projects and to synthesize and summarize voluminous information into executive presentations. Experience in project management practices, tooling and managing projects. Experience managing people or teams. Experience assessing processes and the design and implementation of internal controls and their continuous improvement. Consulting, audit and or control advisory experience Reporting and communication (written and verbal) conveying executive summaries to influence and affect change. Partnering with all levels of personnel including senior leadership. Experience partnering with the second line and other key groups. Experience in analyzing data, evaluating trends, assessing risks and impact to develop insights. MBA or Bachelor's degree in accounting, IT, finance, business or related experience. Qualifications & Experience 7 years of experience in Big 4, Management Consulting, Multinational Corporate Environment, Internal Audit, Audit, IT, or related field. Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Experience in the media & entertainment industry. Strong planning and organization skills, with the ability to be agile and manage large complex projects and synthesize information into executive presentations. Critical thinker that is able to work in ambiguous areas across multiple organizations with minimal direction. Self-starter who can work independently and spearhead projects. Experience working with business partners to understand, assess and evaluate, design and test control environment. Project management experience and ability to manage teams. Experience in assessing processes, designing and implementing internal controls, and continuous improvement. Consulting, audit, and control advisory experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop and deliver executive summaries. Ability to partner with all levels of personnel, including senior leadership. Experience analyzing data, evaluating trends, and assessing risks to develop insights. MBA or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, IT, Finance, Business, or related field. Professional audit certifications preferred (CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or other professional qualifications). Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset. Ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment. Position may require domestic/international travel. 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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status 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. In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $95,550.00 - $177,450.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation. 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