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Strategy Analyst

Job ID 10114585 Location Richmond, Australia Business The Walt Disney Company (APAC) Date posted Mar. 03, 2025
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Job Summary:

Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration result in an inclusive employee experience characterised by continuous learning, development and achievement.

The Strategy Analyst is responsible for supporting the strategic development, tactical implementation, and evaluation of potential initiatives to promote future growth and innovation for The Walt Disney Company in Australia and New Zealand. The Strategy Analyst will be a creative and curious business enthusiast that keeps up to date with current and emerging trends across the media, entertainment, retail and technology sectors. The Strategy team in ANZ is a key part of the APAC Strategy team, with whom they work on regional topics, and locally supports the territory Managing Director, Head of Finance and divisional heads on key issues of strategic importance that span across The Walt Disney Company’s Australian and New Zealand operations.

Key responsibilities:

Strategy & Business Development Support

  • Support the Strategy team to define and analyse critical new business development opportunities across the full spectrum of Disney activity in the territory, including Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), Studio, Media Distribution, Stage/Live Events and Retail
  • Leverage data and research to test hypotheses generated to support the territory’s ongoing assessment of its growth objectives and business opportunities
  • Analysis of key market trends and competitors to provide insights and implications to the business
  • Construct models, valuations and business cases in support of new business and growth opportunities
  • Create compelling, persuasive presentation materials to communicate key learnings and recommendations to senior level executives
  • Coordinate and consolidate various ongoing reports/presentations, business cases and ad hoc analyses
  • Join and support working groups, comprised of Cast Members across the business such as DTC Analytics, Finance and ANZ Strategy and Insights, to support ongoing growth of Disney+
  • Keep updated on news and issues explored in the media and periodically share key insights arising with the Strategy team and, as appropriate, senior management across the business

Strategic Planning

  • Work with the senior business unit executives to drive the strategic development process, notably the 5 Year & Annual Operating planning processes
  • Research and prepare outlooks for key macroeconomic, segment and market drivers to inform business cases and strategic planning across all business areas

Direct-to-Consumer Strategy & Operations

  • Partner closely with the DTC team to provide support on key business priorities and operations including Content, Marketing, Product and Partnerships
  • Convert research and analysis into operational insights and tactical recommendations for different Disney+ stakeholders such as content planning, operational improvement initiatives and partnership evaluation

Project Management

  • Prioritise and manage multiple projects at any one time and with minimal direction from their manager
  • Work effectively with team members throughout Australia and New Zealand as well as in other areas of The Walt Disney Company – regionally and in the US

Ideal skills Required:

  • Undergraduate degree
  • A minimum of 1-2 years of experience within a corporate strategy or operations team, consulting firm, or other professional services firm
  • Experience in media, technology, loyalty programs, subscription models, digital advertising and start-up environments viewed favourably but not essential
  • Very strong analytical and modelling skills:
    • Ability to synthesise and distil key trends/take-outs out of large and/or disparate data sets
    • Ability to communicate insights from analysis through oral and written form including use of charts and conceptual frameworks
    • Use of a structured approach to develop analyses, noting key assumptions and limitations
    • Familiarity with key local market data sources & limitations e.g. ABS, Roy Morgan, NZ Stat etc.
    • Excellent quantitative skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills:
    • Ability to work well with a variety of business partners and diverse local, regional and Domestic US stakeholders
    • Familiarity and compliance with strict commercial confidentiality disciplines
    • Ability to work with discretion and objectivity on internally sensitive topics
  • Well-established technical skills:
    • Highly proficient Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information:

The Walt Disney Company can provide individual accessibility support that may be needed during your interview process. Please let us know of accommodations that may assist in helping you feel welcome by emailing wdi.careers.au@disney.com

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

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About The Walt Disney Company (APAC):

For over 70 years, The Walt Disney Company has been entertaining consumers in Asia Pacific – and enriching people’s lives. Today’s consumer can discover new branded experiences in many ways and in many markets from Australia, New Zealand, Mainland China, Japan, Korea to Southeast Asia.

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 The Walt Disney Company (Australia) P/L, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (APAC).

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