Experienced Chartered Accountant with a passion for navigating the dynamic landscape of the media industry. Over 15 years experience within media finance, specialising in US GAAP accounting, international (EMEA & APAC) statutory and tax compliance and financial management.Experience: As the VP Finance - International at Warner Bros. Discovery, I lead with a strategic vision, overseeing all accounting operations (including tax and statutory compliance) across more than 30 international markets located in Asia and Europe. With a proven track record in finance restructuring, I've successfully spearheaded initiatives driving scale and cost-saving measures, ensuring operational efficiency and profitability.Leadership: Known for my adept leadership skills, I've effectively managed large-scale teams of over 100 individuals across multiple geographical locations, fostering a collaborative environment focused on achieving organizational objectives within a distupted industry while nurturing individual growth and development.Expertise: My expertise extends to mergers and acquisitions, where I've played a pivotal role in facilitating seamless transitions and maximizing synergies. Leveraging my Chartered Accountant qualification, I bring a strong foundation of financial acumen and regulatory compliance to all endeavours.Passionate about driving innovation and excellence in financial operations, I thrive in dynamic environments where strategic thinking and collaborative leadership are paramount. I'm committed to leveraging my expertise to contribute to the continued success and growth of Warner Bros. Discovery.Open to new opportunities from February 2025
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Vp, Global ControllerCondé NastLondon, Gb
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Global Financial Reporting And Tax DirectorJellyfishLondon, Gb -
Vp Finance - InternationalWarner Bros. Discovery Jan 2022 - PresentLondonResponsible for the US GAAP consolidation of the EMEA and APAC operations (Networks and Direct-to-Consumer) for approximately 100 legal entities and $3.5 billion in revenue, as well as overseeing global statutory and tax compliance. During my tenure, the organization was acquired by AT&T (2019) and Discovery (2022), where I played a key role in consolidating the international accounting functions to achieve cost synergies in both acquisitions.Key Achievements:• Overseeing global statutory reporting process for 280 legal entities across 58 international countries and ensuring timely filing of obligations with appropriate country authorities.• Restructured the Controllership organization, leading to a 10%-15% yearly reduction in cost of services.• Led a team of ~100 professionals globally, navigating through various restructures and acquisitions.• Supported the VAT/GST compliance for ~200 legal entities including adoption of digital taxation in various countries. • Led the rollout of HBO Max service (DTC) for EMEA, including adoption of new payment platforms and Tax reporting engines.• Led the Implementation of SAP S/4HANA across EMEA, including retirement of legacy ERP systems. -
Financial Controller - Emea & ApacWarner Bros. Discovery Jun 2019 - Jan 2022London, United KingdomResponsible for the US GAAP consolidation of $2 billion revenue (60 legal entities), across EMEA and APAC covering the linear Networks segment, including all monthly, quarterly and annual reporting (including SOX reporting. Ownership of the local GAAP statutory/tax compliance, for the Linear Networks business (Turner/CNN) across EMEA and APAC.Key Achievements:• Conducted an RFP for a global accounting partner (statutory and tax compliance), including service approvals, fee negotiations and legal contracting (~10 mil USD).• Designing, implementing, and owning a new suite of management reporting (US GAAP) for the consolidation of 60 legal entities ($2bil revenue). • Restructured the APAC Controllership organisation, establishing a regional HQ in India to support US GAAP accounting process leading to 10% annual cost reductions.
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Assistant ControllerWarner Bros. Discovery May 2017 - Jun 2019London, United Kingdom• Led a team of ~30 people responsible for US GAAP accounting (including monthly/quarterly close process) • Responsibility for local GAAP statutory/tax compliance, for the Linear Networks business (Turner/CNN) across EMEA.• Oversaw the transactional services teams (AP, AR) including all invoice processing.
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Finance Manager (Emea)Warner Bros. Discovery May 2015 - May 2017London, United Kingdom
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Group Financial ControllerProbuild Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd Apr 2014 - May 2015Melbourne, AustraliaProbuild Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd is one of Australia’s leading building and construction companies with annual turnover in excess of AUD 1.5 Billion (780m GBP). Probuild is an Australian Subsidiary to Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon (WBHO), a South African entity that is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). -
ManagerWilliam Buck May 2009 - Apr 2014Melbourne, AustraliaWilliam Buck is a leading network of Chartered Accountants and business advisors with offices across Australia and New Zealand. My role in the Business Services team was to work with various Finance teams, Financial Controllers and CFO’s to assist with the day to day running of their businesses, improving their financial reporting systems and assisting with their taxation requirements. I have worked with many clients in various industries, including both small to medium enterprises; foreign owned businesses, large private companies along with ASX listed entities. While at William Buck I completed my CA.My key responsibilities:- Preparation of Financial Reports in accordance with IFRS and A-IFRS requirements- Various tax compliance including Income Tax Return preparation, FBT returns, Payroll Tax Compliance and GST (VAT) obligations- Financial Modeling for clients including cash flow forecasting- Assistance with monthly and quarterly taxation and reporting obligations for various clients- Liaising with Auditors in relation to financial reports, segment reporting, audit processes and other various matters- Working closely with various multi national organisations including assisting with consolidating subsidiaries, foreign exchange, foreign subsidiaries and foreign reporting requirements- Managing junior staff and assisting with training and problem solving skills- Setting and reviewing client KPI’s for organizations -
TreasurerTom Hafey Club Jan 2013 - Mar 2014The Tom Hafey Club is a not for profit organisation that was established for the promotion and financial support of the Richmond Football Club, the Richmond Football Club Former Players & Officials Welfare Trust and the Jack Dyer Foundation. I took over as treasurer of the Tom Hafey Club in February 2013 to June 2014 and during this time maintained an active role managing all financial aspects of the club.Key Responsibilities:- Preparation of financial reports- Attendance at board meetings including presenting Financial Statements at AGM- Weekly banking requirements- Assistance in planning and organising functions- Liaising with board members in relation to the financial status of the club
Daniel Harrison Education Details
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Ivanhoe Grammar School
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Daniel Harrison's current role is VP, Global Controller.
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Daniel Harrison attended Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand, Swinburne University Of Technology, Ivanhoe Grammar School.
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