Staff – Tax Systems

Warner Bros. Discovery

Staff, Tax Systems role at Warner Bros. Discovery implementing and maintaining tax functions in compliance with regulations.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeHyderabad • 🇮🇳 IndiaLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help the team as well as key stakeholders across various tasks related to implementing, configuring and maintaining tax functions in SAP and non-SAP systems to ensure compliance with local and international tax laws and regulations
Collaborate with finance and IT and stay updated on both new solutions and tax regulatory changes
Assist technical team, key stakeholders, and management to prioritize business requirements and develop and maintain detailed enhancement and break-fix plans using standard tools
Effectively assist in leading by influence and work in a matrix/cross functional (BU Champions) environment
Monitor the quality of support provided and implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance service reliability and efficiency
Oversee project implementation timelines, ensuring that projects stay on track and meet deadlines without overtaxing resources
Coordinate with project managers and other department leads to ensure smooth collaboration and effective communication among different teams
Develop and refine support strategies to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction
Identify potential risks related to resources or project timelines and develop mitigation strategies to address these risks before they impact the team's performance or project outcomes
Manage the budget for the finance software support team, making sure resources are used efficiently and costs remain within the allocated budget
Provide regular budget reports to upper management and adjust as necessary to align with financial goals
Assist management with special assignments, such as evaluating vendors, gathering/evaluating consultant proposals, or other responsibilities as requested
Lead and manage the support team, ensuring they are motivated, engaged, and performing to their highest potential
Handle HR-related tasks such as performance reviews, conflict resolution, and team building
Develop and maintain requirements documentation, including use cases, user stories, and functional specifications
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that requirements are accurate and complete
Identify and prioritize requirements and develop a project plan to meet those requirements
Identify and report stakeholder issues and concerns and resolve them
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure that solutions meet their needs and requirements
Participate in design sessions along with development team and help in the design of software
Conduct feasibility studies and proof-of-concept development to determine the viability of proposed solutions
Collaborate with developers to ensure that solutions meet business requirements and are properly implemented
Conduct unit testing, integration testing and user acceptance testing to ensure that solutions are functional and meet business requirements
Develop and maintain documentation for applications, including user manuals and functional specifications
Communicate with stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and end-users, to ensure that solutions meet business needs and are properly implemented
Identify and report project risks and issues and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve them
Develop and maintain a project plan and timeline to ensure that solutions are delivered on time and within budget
Continuously monitor and improve business applications to ensure they remain effective and efficient
Develop and maintain a plan for continuous improvement and ensure that it is implemented and monitored

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-9 years of prior experience in a related field (media, entertainment, business development or streaming services industry experience a plus)
7-9 years of hands-on implementation or operational experience with Tax solutions like OneSource, Pagero
5-7 years of transactional processing and operations assurance experience
Undergraduate degree required in computer science, mathematics or business sciences
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience developing financial models in Excel AND facilitating business discussions
Expert user of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) to prepare all documents, presentations, graphs, briefings, and worksheets
A passion for accuracy and translating insights into a compelling narrative; able to maintain a balance between the details and the larger picture
Excellent written and verbal communication
Superb relationship building skills
Work collaboratively w/small teams
Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently
Ability to work flexible schedule, including overnight shifts on a rotation basis
Not Required but preferred experience: MBA or graduate degree preferred but not required in computer science, mathematics or business sciences
Knowledge of einvoicing solutions such as Pagero, Edicom, SOVOS
Knowledge of Tax solutions such as OneSource.
Knowledge of additional SAP modules such as MM, SD, AP or others that impact taxation
Post graduate work experience in a related field (entertainment or entertainment)
Knowledge of and passion for media, entertainment, and technology industries (including key players, growth trends and drivers, new media models, industry structure, etc.)
Familiarity with streaming and similar products /services
Experience working in a national or global company
Some visualization tool knowledge would be helpful (i.e. Tableau, Power BI)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career defining opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools

SAPOneSourcePageroExcelunit testingintegration testinguser acceptance testingfinancial modelinge-invoicing solutionsdocumentation

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunicationrelationship buildingcollaborationtime managementflexibilityleadershipinfluencecontinuous improvement

Certifications

undergraduate degree in computer scienceundergraduate degree in mathematicsundergraduate degree in business sciencesMBA or graduate degree (preferred)