Senior Financial Accounting Analyst

Job ID 10112302 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Feb. 12, 2025

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Job Summary:

We are searching for innovative team members who are flexible and agile to meet the needs of our changing business. Ideal candidates will be curious and teachable. They will be passionate about getting it right in all aspects of their role and will collaborate with and support business partners, clients, and leaders. Candidates will be observant and will proactively seek opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and continual process improvements. They will be willing to share those creative ideas with others.

The Production Financial Services (PFS) Senior Financial Accounting Analyst position is within the Disney Enterprise Financial Services team supporting ESPN. In this position, supporting ESPN, you will provide real-time financial analysis and decision support services to production and remote operations clients. You will also complete budget forecasting, accounting and production tracking for Remote sporting events and Studio shows. You will also calculate and record monthly accruals and provide strategic operational support.

About Your Responsibilities

Conduct special and ongoing analyses of such activities as budgeting, forecasting, program cost tracking, and cost trending
Create the rationale and conduct analyses that support strategic decisions and proactive planning

Research and prepare cost estimates for program acquisitions or new shows
Effectively communicate with business partners and internal team to better anticipate challenges and seek out process efficiencies
Extend analysis to support decisions and define impact of various actions
Research and identify industry trends related to the costs associated with assigned areas of responsibility
Make recommendations on opportunities to operate efficiently and provide cost impact of alternative scenarios
Understand and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Understand and execute internal controls around job functions
Understand and be able to explain the main elements of financial statements and reports
Collaborate and work as a team with peers and business partners
Maintain and perform financial analysis of data reported and created in SAP and NCS
Utilize current technology systems available to provide insightful and detailed added value reporting
Provide support, lead, and assist with ad hoc requests/special projects for team objectives

Basic Qualifications

Ability to prioritize workload and escalate conflicting priorities
Understanding of accounting fundamentals (e.g., debit/credits, financial statements)
Complete moderately complex to complex tasks and projects requiring independent initiative
Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills
Adaptability and flexibility for changing needs and audiences
Ability to understand, interpret, and articulate the impact of internal and external factors as they apply to the business/industry/direct processes
Intermediate Excel knowledge with ability to analyze large sets of data using pivot and lookup tables
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or related field or more than 5 years relevant experience.
3-5 years of relevant experience

Additional Qualifications (preferred, but not required)

Prior experience with or knowledge of SAP preferred
Experience with Business Intelligence products, i.e. Business Objects, Cognos, MicroStrategy

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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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 experiences for everyone. Disney’s stories, characters, and experiences reach people 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.

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, and create the best stories while being relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

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 Disney Financial Services, LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Financial Services, LLC 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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Explore this Location Bristol, CT

The Heart of Connecticut Bristol, Connecticut is just two hours from Boston and New York and just an hour from the shoreline. From the natural beauty of picturesque hills and fall foliage, to the high tech satellite dishes of ESPN, Bristol’s “City sized” with a small town vibe, offering wonderful memories no matter your pace.