COMPLETE Senior Financial Analyst - Burbank, CA, USA

Job Posting Title:

Senior Financial Analyst

Req ID:

10066923

Job Description:

Disney Entertainment (DE) is a new, global business segment for The Walt Disney Company that is responsible for all monetization of content—both distribution and ad sales—and oversees the operations of the Company’s entertainment streaming services (including Disney+ and Hulu), domestic entertainment broadcast and cable television networks, as well as theatrical distribution. DE brings together the Company’s outstanding product, technology, and commercialization teams together into one global organization, with the goal of expanding the footprint of Disney’s world-class content and beloved brands and delivering highly-personalized entertainment experiences to diverse consumers around the world.

DE Segment FP&A leads the overall financial planning and consolidation of the segment, representing close to $40 billion of revenue. In doing so, our team works with business partners across the organization, both in the US as well as in global markets. Our role is to gain a deep understanding of each business, manage the overall consolidation and financial planning process for Five-Year Plan / AOP / Forecast, and provide insightful analysis and recommendations to DE Executive leadership. In addition, we craft the financial story of our businesses which is presented to TWDC Executive leadership for their use with the Board of Directors, Investors, etc. Finally, DE FP&A partners strongly with groups outside of DE such as Investor Relations, Treasury, Controllership, and Corporate FP&A. Come join one of the most dynamic and exciting areas of TWDC!

Job Summary:

DE Segment FP&A is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who has the ability to take data and translate it into meaningful analyses which enable the segment to make flexible, actionable decisions. In doing so, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Provide financial and analytical support for the Segment SG&A areas including the development of budgets, monitoring of financial performance, variance analysis, and identification of risks & opportunities

• Help support the consolidation of DE Forecasts, Annual Operating Plans, and Long-Range Plans

• Assist with tracking and updating DE segment metrics

• Build management reporting and executive-level presentations that are engaging, informative, and well-organized

• Effectively communicate financial information to leadership

• Work with key collaborators, operating groups, and FP&A team members to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the financial planning process

• Develop, improve, update, and/or maintain financial planning models

• Engage in ad-hoc financial analysis for senior leadership

• Interact with internal and external business partners to remain informed of business challenges issues that affect our business

The ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with multiple customers within our own team as well as across the Company will be critical to success. In addition, the ideal candidate will be able to synthesize large quantities of data and provide meaningful insights and conclusions while also being proficient with financial reporting systems (e.g. TM1).

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• Line of Business / Business unit support including budget development

• Overall support of financial planning cycles (LRP, AOP, and Forecasts)

• Ad hoc projects, analysis, reporting, FP&A process improvement

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 years of finance/accounting related work experience, preferably with a media/entertainment, technology, or start-up company

• Proficient knowledge of GAAP / Accounting principles

• Proficient / Expert level in Excel and Powerpoint; and with financial reporting systems (e.g. COGNOS TM1)

• Strong analytical skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to prioritize projects, handle tight deadlines, and achieve effective results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Ability to manage expectations of stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• COGNOS TM1

• Microsoft Power BI

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics

Preferred Education

• MBA and/or CPA

Benefits:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

The hiring range for this position in California is $101,790 to $124,410 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

Finance (Non-DTC)

Job Posting Primary Business:

DMED Tech & Segment Consolidation Finance

Primary Job Posting Category:

Financial Analysis

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2023-10-20