Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job ID 10100551 Location San Francisco, California, United States Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Sep. 12, 2024

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"I didn't think it was possible that something I did for fun - telling sports stories through stats - could become my job until I came here."

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Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join the Financial Planning & Analysis team at ILM. The Manager, FP&A will be responsible for overseeing the forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis processes, as well as providing strategic financial insights to support the organization's growth and profitability.

This role will assist the Director of FP&A in various functions and serve as the main support in ILM’s global financial planning and consolidation process.

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work onsite in our San Francisco office and occasionally from home.

What You’ll Do

Manage and oversee the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning for ILM’s Global Technology and G&A support teams.
Manage ILM’s global capital planning process, including Capital Expenditure Request review, consolidation, and reporting.
Act as the key backup for the global revenue planning process and help maintain complex financial models to run various profit/loss scenarios.
Collaborate with Lucasfilm counterparts to manage ILM’s annual budgeting, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning deadlines and deliverables.
Provide quarterly management and annual plan presentation materials for the internal ILM executive management team and Disney Studio FP&A team.
Assist with ad hoc financial analyses and efforts for process improvements.
Manage and mentor staff of one or two.

What We’re Looking For

7+ years in finance or accounting with 5+ years of financial analysis experience and a BS in a relevant field (Accounting or Finance, MBA or CPA designations are a plus).
Deep understanding and hands on experience of forecasting, planning, and financial analysis and solid understanding of financial statements and modeling.
Desire to work seamlessly within a strong team and is flexible in a changing environment
Expert proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; experience with TM1 & Oracle Fusion Cloud required and SAP preferred.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, involving complex issues in a fast-paced, unpredictable and sometimes ambiguous environment.
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, with little general instruction. Proven time management and multiple task management capabilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to diplomatically interact and develop solid working relationships with management, staff, and divisional peers.
Corporate-level experience is a plus.

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco is $134,700.00 - $164,500.00 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 Industrial Light & Magic:

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

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 Lucasfilm Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc, which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Lucasfilm Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc 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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