Placement Year Review at Warners Group

The Role

Role Description

I was responsible for: preparing and analysing daily sales reports, reporting it back to the business and checking inconsistencies of revenue reported on daily basis between 2 systems; validating monthly statements from digital customers and recording/analysing monthly revenue, reporting Digital Actuals and dealing with any issues. I was in charge of monthly Profit and Loss sheets of film, TV and games titles and reporting forecasted inventory by title to the rest of the business. My duties also included extracting, preparing and analysing Sarbanes Oxley reports on weekly as well as monthly basis.
I had to compare weekly disputes reports showing which customers disagree on their payment and the reasons for it as well as deal with any issues regarding accounts receivable and accounts payable side of business. I had to analyse WB prices they charge their customers (such as: Asda or Amazon) and compare it with price lists received from them of what they believe they should be charged, and reporting any discrepancies so that the prices can be adjusted either on WB side or customers’ side.
I was also responsible for reporting weekly sales, forecasted sales for the week and stock levels of new release titles released on DVD and/or BD. I had to report the forecasted revenue for upcoming year of current and future releases of film and TV titles at different price levels and report back to Burbank HQ.

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I enjoyed the fact that I was involved with 3 different Finance teams of WB which is why my job was interesting and challenging.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Everyone was very friendly and helpful.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Depending if there are good/interesting/challenging roles when I graduate, I would be happy to go back and work in Entertainment industry.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Review 3/3 for Warners Group

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