Michael Walsh Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New Jersey, United States

Responsible for successfully managing all accounting, controlling, financial planning, and analysis functions for Flight Services. Collaborate closely with the operational VP’s in the Flight Services division, as well as with the FP&A head to ensure that the finance function in Flight Services is globally aligned and executed effectively.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Lead the business unit’s Financial Planning and Reporting functions. Develop and prepare operating budgets, with a strategic focus, for consumption by executive leadership. Responsible for management reporting, budget consolidation, forecasting, analysis, interpretation of trends and presentation of findings to senior management.• Oversight in the preparation of the annual budgets, monthly forecasts and pacing updates for WBD International HE; related variance analyses and noting key… Show more Lead the business unit’s Financial Planning and Reporting functions. Develop and prepare operating budgets, with a strategic focus, for consumption by executive leadership. Responsible for management reporting, budget consolidation, forecasting, analysis, interpretation of trends and presentation of findings to senior management.• Oversight in the preparation of the annual budgets, monthly forecasts and pacing updates for WBD International HE; related variance analyses and noting key business drivers, risks, and opportunities• Direct the consolidation of international results, forecasts, and budgets using inputs from local finance territory teams: o Partner with the regional finance teams and other business partners to communicate financial analyses through the detail review of territory deliverables to identify issues and business trends including monthly variance analyses o Prepare related variance analyses and financial package submissions for monthly forecast. Ensure the accuracy, relevance and integrity of all information reported in the P&L, variances and rollforward schedules• Prepare proforma P&L’s and greenlight analyses to support global Studio’s film costing ultimates, program amortization, and optimal content investment in each territory• Assist in the development of key department priorities and operational roadmap to ensure staff is ready and able to meet changing business needs. Identify areas of training and development for staff• Oversee the development of executive dashboards to identify trends in the business and evaluate any significant variances to expected results as well as assist in the development of plans to achieve divisional profit goals• Manage financial system related issues, process improvements and enhancements• Respond to ad-hoc requests and inquiries from management as required Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

Strategic Planning & Analysis• Manage production of accurate monthly worldwide P/L, Cash Flow and B/S forecast and budget process of the Home Entertainment ("HE") business unit to assist Executive Management define the enterprise’s strategy to achieve financial goals• Partner with the President of HE to continuously assess the enterprise’s financial posture through various analyses including business drivers and benchmarks to aide strategic planning• Prepare strategic and… Show more Strategic Planning & Analysis• Manage production of accurate monthly worldwide P/L, Cash Flow and B/S forecast and budget process of the Home Entertainment ("HE") business unit to assist Executive Management define the enterprise’s strategy to achieve financial goals• Partner with the President of HE to continuously assess the enterprise’s financial posture through various analyses including business drivers and benchmarks to aide strategic planning• Prepare strategic and competitive analyses comparing other studios as it relates to HBO HE, including historical financial data, key qualitative drivers, and analysis of overall strategy• Support business development and strategy, including financial modeling, business planning, and supporting long-term growth strategies through partnerships with operating leads• Partner with the F&A team to support the production of budget and long-range plans by market for HBO’s high performing titlesAccounting & Reporting• Oversee all accounting functions for proper recognition and reporting to Corporate of HBO HE product, including review of JE's and reconciling I/C balances• Manage the production of timely monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements for HE that are in compliance with GAAP and related analysis to facilitate Senior Management’s evaluation of historical company performance• Coordinate with the group’s SVP to prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages which highlight all key financial metrics, accounting issues, etc. to address the burgeoning Corporate information requests• Manage and monitor all balance sheet accounts, take appropriate actions to record necessary adjustmentsProcess Design & Improvement• Act as project lead on the design, testing and implementation of a new database [Hyperion] to streamline all forecast and budget and reporting processes• Develop new processes and control framework to successfully manage transition into new markets, including 4K, EST and VOD Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York City Metropolitan Area

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Managed the FP&A functions for the Clinical Solutions department. Consolidated worldwide financials of 3 divisions for monthly Corporate Reporting and Presentation. Played a critical role in supporting the Finance Directors, Controllers, and Business Unit Leaders as the organization transformed.• Proactively partnered with all sectors of the business unit to drive optimal business decisions based on facts and knowledge about the industry, market and products• Key finance partner to CFO… Show more Managed the FP&A functions for the Clinical Solutions department. Consolidated worldwide financials of 3 divisions for monthly Corporate Reporting and Presentation. Played a critical role in supporting the Finance Directors, Controllers, and Business Unit Leaders as the organization transformed.• Proactively partnered with all sectors of the business unit to drive optimal business decisions based on facts and knowledge about the industry, market and products• Key finance partner to CFO and VP of Operational Finance assisting with the consolidation of total company financials, centralized cost management and commentary• Drove transparency and understanding of short-term and long-term plans and execution highlighting financial impact of decisions• Provided commentary and interpretation of results vs. Financial Plan. Identified irregularities as appropriate. Presented budget results, commentary, and action recommendations to leadership teams on a regular basis• Worked closely with Project Analyst team to ensure proper target setting and adherence to forecast timeline• Coordinated/Prepared supporting analyses, schedules, spending summaries, as necessary, in support of Functional Area VP, for Corporate Forecast meetings• Collaborated with other finance department members to support overall department goals and consolidation objectives• Assisted in preparation of financial dashboards and reporting of key performance metrics using accurate and quality data Show less

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