COMPLETE Manager, Finance - Celebration, FL, USA

Job Posting Title:

Manager, Finance

Req ID:

10066016

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

Manager of Finance – Disney Cruise Line

The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world – a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise stretching from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies, toys, clothing, books, apps and beyond. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences – and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences.

Bring your individual talents here and discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you’ve been looking for. “It takes people to make the dream a reality.” Walt was on to something when he stated this passion, and it continues to ring true today.

The Disney Cruise Line (DCL) Finance Team is responsible for supporting and leading all aspects of the financial, planning and analysis and business decision support for DCL. DCL is a fast paced, dynamic business that is part of Disney Signature Experiences, an entrepreneurial growth engine for the DPEP segment.

The Manager of Finance role supporting Disney Cruise Line will provide leadership and support for planning, forecasting, and the development of reasons for strategic initiatives. This position plays a leadership role in the Long-Term Capital and Operating Plans, DCL business development projects, and crafting and delivering presentations to Sr. Executives.

This position is located in the Orlando, Florida area, reporting to the Senior Manager, DCL finance and will lead 2 direct reports.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for developing relationships with key partners, overseeing forecasts and complex business plans, providing day to day leadership to team members, as well as the management of other ad hoc projects.

• Lead the preparation of capital authorization requests, work with business owners to develop the appropriate business case, and review pro forma models and project economics to inform strategic long term decisions.

• Partner with key stakeholders from multiple areas and disciplines to deliver exceptional finance support to the business

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of financial and business development/pro forma experience

• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy

• Showed talent in proficiency in quantitative analysis and financial modeling

• Ability to meet deadlines, balance multiple priorities and perform job responsibilities accurately while working in a fast-paced and vibrant environment

• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills

• Strong written and verbal communications skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration/partnering ability

• Demonstrated business savvy with a strong understanding of the external market, economic, and driven forces

• Ability to lead and mentor Cast on daily responsibilities and action items

• Previous experience in Financial Planning & Analysis; with the ability to lead traditional finance processes (LTP, AOP, Forecast, etc.)

• Ability to simplify complex issues and incorporates effective “storytelling” to engage and influence the audience at the executive level

• Validated ability to deliver presentations and communication to audiences of all levels persuasively, articulately and with full command of the topic

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent

Education

• 3 - 5 years of consistent track record of positive leadership skills with an ability to inspire the team, quickly adapting leadership style to meet the needs of the business and environment

• MBA or equivalent

• Knowledge of DPEP financial planning processes

Disability accommodation for employment applications

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Job Posting Segment:

Finance

Job Posting Primary Business:

DSE Finance

Primary Job Posting Category:

Financial Analysis

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Celebration, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2023-10-11