Senior Financial Analyst

Job ID 10103213 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Date posted Oct. 17, 2024

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Job Summary:

Department/Group Overview:

Disney Entertainment (DE) is a 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 best-in-class product, technology, and commercialization teams 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 over $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 Long-Range 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 nimble, actionable decisions. In doing so, this position will be responsible for the following:

Play an integral part in the consolidation of Annual Operating Plans, Long-Range Plans, and Forecasts
Provide financial and analytical support for the segment’s Cash Flow process with a focus on Content Spend including the consolidation of budgets, monitoring of financial performance, variance analysis, and identification of risks & opportunities
Develop and automate financial planning models leveraging Power BI and similar automation tools
Support the international regional performance processes by preparing and analyzing detailed P&L views of EMEA, APAC, and LATAM including variance commentary
Create management reporting and executive-level presentations that are engaging, informative, and well-organized
Effectively communicate financial information to leadership
Work with key stakeholders, operating groups, and FP&A team members to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the financial planning process including embracing finance transformation initiatives
Engage in ad-hoc financial analysis for senior leadership
Interact with internal and external business partners to remain informed of business challenges and issues that affect our business

The ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with multiple stakeholders 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)

Basic Requirements:

2-5 years of finance/accounting related work experience, preferably with a media/entertainment, technology, or start-up company
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics
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 Requirements:

MBA and/or CPA
COGNOS TM1
Microsoft Power BI

The hiring range for this position in California is $103,400.00 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 Disney Entertainment:

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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 Direct-to-Consumer & Intl, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment.

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