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Warner Bros. Discovery

Staff, Financial Applications Architect

LocationGA Atlanta 1050 Techwood Drive NW
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentEnterprise Technology Finance Planning & Deal Management Solutions
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 8, 2026 · 4d ago
Verified live13h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have14
10+ years of experience in a related industry (e.g., media, entertainment)
5+ years of experience as an Application Architect, Solution Architect, or Enterprise Architect supporting ERP finance, supply chain, and related financial solutions (packaged software, custom solutions, and SaaS applications)
Bachelor's degree required, focus on Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Electronics, Management, or a related technical field preferred
Experience developing architecture diagrams and data models using tools such as Visio and Lucidchart
Working knowledge of one or more financial systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP Cloud, Workday Financials), as well as Ariba, OCR platforms, and e-invoicing platforms
Knowledge of cloud and data platforms such as AWS, Azure, Informatica, and data lake technologies
Knowledge of AI platforms and tools (e.g., Amazon Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker, Microsoft Copilot, Cursor, Azure AI)
Experience with data and document archiving solutions, tools, and methodologies
Experience working with SaaS, PaaS, custom, and third-party applications
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work collaboratively with small teams
Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently
Nice to have9
Master's degree or foreign equivalent preferred
Knowledge of at least one enterprise architecture framework (e.g., Zachman, TOGAF, FEAF, Gartner EA), patterns, and best practices for driving business transformation (preferred)
MBA
2+ years of post-MBA experience in a related industry (e.g., media, entertainment)
Experience working in a global media company
Experience working with distributed teams across multiple geographic locations
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Amazon QuickSight)
Comfortable working in a highly iterative, somewhat unstructured environment
Experience with ERP and adjacent enterprise applications (e.g., SAP, Oracle E-Business, Ariba)
Eligibility1
Be 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.
Skills
Python
React
AWS
PostgreSQL
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…
The Staff, Financial Applications Architect will help design scalable, modern, and efficient solutions for financial applications and integrations within the Enterprise Technology Finance Planning & Deal Management Solutions team’s portfolio. This role will also help evaluate, implement, and enable AI and agent-based process automation to improve business processes and drive efficiency for business users.
Your Role Accountabilities…
Operations and Project Management
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Support project teams, key stakeholders, and leadership in prioritizing business requirements and developing/maintaining detailed project plans using standard tools.
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Define required project roles and partner with management to secure appropriate resources.
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Lead by influence and operate effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
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Coordinate plans and readiness activities for deployments and migrations into production.
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Support teams across the organization with data and document archiving for retiring and retired applications.
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Partner with key stakeholders to define, document, and execute the project plan.
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Support management with special assignments (e.g., vendor evaluations and gathering/evaluating consultant proposals), as needed.
Strategy
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Monitor industry trends and partner with management to incorporate relevant practices into business processes to drive efficiency and maintain a competitive advantage.
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Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand needs and dependencies and align business processes accordingly.
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Help develop and execute a methodology to evaluate, prioritize, and monitor the success of business processes.
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Clearly articulate strategic issues and provide relevant, logical options to address them.
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Define data and document archiving strategies for retiring and retired applications and systems.
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Develop clear, comprehensive strategy presentations for senior executives.
Technology and Analytics
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Analyze business process performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
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Develop a scalable analytics framework and deliver dynamic business intelligence dashboards to support ongoing business planning and KPI-based performance measurement.
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Architect business solutions that are scalable, secure, modern, and efficient.
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Participate in stakeholder meetings to understand planned initiatives and align technology roadmaps and priorities.
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Contribute to defining and implementing new and improved workflows and operational initiatives.
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Develop and deliver training and supporting materials for new or updated processes.
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Create and maintain runbooks and application understanding documentation.
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Own the transition and ongoing support strategy for retiring and retired applications, including those becoming unsupported by vendors.
Qualifications & Experiences…
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10+ years of experience in a related industry (e.g., media, entertainment).
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5+ years of experience as an Application Architect, Solution Architect, or Enterprise Architect supporting ERP finance, supply chain, and related financial solutions (packaged software, custom solutions, and SaaS applications).
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Bachelor’s degree required, focus on Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Electronics, Management, or a related technical field preferred.
•
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent preferred.
•
Knowledge of at least one enterprise architecture framework (e.g., Zachman, TOGAF, FEAF, Gartner EA), patterns, and best practices for driving business transformation (preferred).
•
Experience developing architecture diagrams and data models using tools such as Visio and Lucidchart.
•
Working knowledge of one or more financial systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP Cloud, Workday Financials), as well as Ariba, OCR platforms, and e-invoicing platforms.
•
Knowledge of cloud and data platforms such as AWS, Azure, Informatica, and data lake technologies.
•
Knowledge of AI platforms and tools (e.g., Amazon Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker, Microsoft Copilot, Cursor, Azure AI).
•
Experience with data and document archiving solutions, tools, and methodologies.
•
Experience working with SaaS, PaaS, custom, and third-party applications.
•
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
•
Ability to work collaboratively with small teams.
•
Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.
Nice to have
Not Required but preferred experience:
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MBA.
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2+ years of post-MBA experience in a related industry (e.g., media, entertainment).
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Experience working in a global media company.
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Experience working with distributed teams across multiple geographic locations.
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Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Amazon QuickSight).
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Comfortable working in a highly iterative, somewhat unstructured environment.
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Experience with ERP and adjacent enterprise applications (e.g., SAP, Oracle E-Business, Ariba).
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, 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.
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