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Senior Financial Analyst- Studio FP&A

Job ID 10117911 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Apr. 07, 2025
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Job Summary:

Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions around the world every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. At The Walt Disney Company, it’s our people who carry the torch and ensure that our innovation and excellence in entertainment lives on. And you see it in all we do: from thrills on the high seas to the adrenaline rush of a coaster ride; from the action on the big screen to the action of the big game, everyday someone is being touched by a Disney brand. And you can be too. Isn’t it time you bring your unique talents to Disney? 

JOB DESCRIPTION 
The Disney Entertainment segment is the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built, and at its heart are world-renowned animated features and live-action motion pictures. Studio Financial Planning and Analysis (Studio FP&A) is dedicated to providing high quality information and services to our business partners. We support their decision-making process while earning their confidence and respect by efficiently reporting and maintaining accurate and timely financial data. Our vision is to be the global leader in providing financial and technical expertise. We will promote innovation and growth by developing our employees and maximizing technology while maintaining a fun environment. 

The Group is currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst that will play a key role within the Studio FP&A group with the review and consolidation of various budgets and forecasts across the pillar (Content Sales, Licensing & Other (CSLO)). This offers a great opportunity to work across the various Walt Disney Studios’ lines of businesses (production, theatrical, etc.) and also provides exposure to a number of other teams within the company (planning and controllership). 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the Studio Cash Flow consolidation process at each 5YP, budget and forecast, including working closely with Studio Production Finance teams (e.g., Marvel, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studio, etc), Deal Analysis, and Controllership to understand business issues impacting Cash Flow

  • Assist with the CSLO P&L consolidation process at each 5YP, budget and forecast, including P&L COC analysis

  • Assist with overhead allocations, including validation and communication to Studio LOBs and other segments

  • Perform ad-hoc analysis and presentation decks at the request of Studio senior management


Qualifications:

  • 2-5 years of experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required (emphasis in Business, Finance or Accounting preferred) 

  • CPA and/or MBA a plus

  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues

  • Strong knowledge of Excel (including macros) 

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarize ideas and issues to Studio management

  • Strong attention to detail without losing sight of broader objectives 

  • Ability to drive and implement process improvements across key activities

  • Ability to work well in teams, both within the group and also with other business units 

  • Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment

  • SAP and Cognos experience is a plus

  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines

  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects at the same time, while keeping supervisor properly informed 

STUDIO OVERVIEW 
It’s the magic of immersing yourself in a motion picture masterpiece, or a new track from your favorite band, or the spectacle of a live Broadway show. It’s hard to define and even harder to create, but that’s what we do at The Walt Disney Studios. Ours is a culture of innovation, collaboration and creativity. We raise the bar, then step over it, blazing trails through the production and distribution of world class entertainment around the globe. If you want to help tell compelling, enduring stories through movies, music or stage plays, then we want to hear from you. 

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY OVERVIEW 
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with five business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, interactive media and consumer products. Disney is a Dow 30 Company with revenues of over $40 billion. 

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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $103,400 to $126,200.00 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.

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About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Walt Disney Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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