Job Posting Title:

Sr. Financial Analyst (DTC FP&A)

Req ID:

10102550

Job Description:

Sr. Financial Analyst (DTC FP&A)

About the Role & Team:

The Walt Disney Company's Disney Entertainment (DE) group includes the company’s full portfolio of entertainment media and content business globally, including streaming (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, Star+, and Disney+ Hotstar).

DE’s DTC FPA Team is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Disney Entertainment - DTC FP&A team.  This role will be heavily involved with partnering with our various finance partners to consolidate subscribers, financials, and other key KPIs to convey the story of the overall DE-DTC business. 

This role will be expected to work independently with various partners across finance as well as other cross-functional business partners to deliver thoughtful forecasts and variance analyses in their assigned areas.  This role requires the SFA to be able to perform a variety of tasks under time pressure and tight deadlines during critical FP&A delivery periods around quarter close reporting and forecasting cycles.  A successful candidate will be able to navigate an ever changing, dynamic environment with a positive attitude and seek opportunities to drive efficient processes and challenge the status quo. 

What You Will Do:

• Oversee the consolidation of the Disney Entertainment streaming business Long-Range Plan, Annual Operating Plan, Forecasts, and Quarterly Close
• Champion innovation. Proactively identify, recommend, and drive improvements in existing models and processes
• Analyze forecast information to ensure accuracy, identify trends, and develop key storylines
• Contribute to the preparation and analysis of the consolidated Annual Operating Plan and Disney Streaming forecasts, including the accompanying senior management presentations
• Actively work with key stakeholders, operating groups, and finance team members to improve the effectiveness of the financial planning process, assumptions and results
• Organized, self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-growing environment with multiple stake-holders
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in an ambiguous environment

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Very strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues
• High level of proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to work cross functionally, managing many stakeholders and building relationships throughout the company
• Proactive and creative in approaching problems and presenting financial data
• Extremely organized with the ability to prioritize activities, manage timelines, and deal effectively with pressure

Preferred Qualifications:

• A good understanding of the entertainment industry and Direct-to-Consumer business models
• Familiarity with working in or with large organizations
• Prior experience with financial systems such as SAP

Education:

• BA/BS (focus on Finance, Accounting, or other quantitative field a plus)

Additional Information:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

At The Walt Disney Company, everyone belongs! We want our employees to be themselves as this diversity promotes creativity, innovation, and overall helps us better serve our Disney guests and employees. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture is unwavering, and we take great pride in the culture we’ve created. We invite you to belong!  Apply today.

The hiring range for this position in New York $108,200 - $132,200 per year and in California is $103,400 to $126,200 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.

Job Posting Segment:

DEFIN

Job Posting Primary Business:

DTC Finance

Primary Job Posting Category:

Financial Analysis

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

New York, NY, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

USA - CA - 2450 Broadway

Date Posted:

2024-10-08