Sr Financial Analyst

About the Role & Team:

The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences – and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. Bring your individual talents here and discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

This Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) role provides day-to-day financial support and analysis for Disney Experiences Technology and Digital (T&D), on the Project Finance team working closely with T&D project teams through strong partnering and creative analysis. This role will play a pivotal role in driving financial consolidation efforts and leading finance transformation initiatives within the team. This role requires a strong understanding of financial processes, data visualization, and storytelling techniques to effectively communicate insights and drive decision-making. The SFA will also be responsible for managing the financial aspects of highly complex projects and monitoring project expenditures to ensure projects are completed within budgetary constraints, and proactively recommend actions to address any variances.

What You Will Do:

• Developing an understanding of the business and partnering with various members within the DX Technology organization and other Finance organizations, providing financial guidance and assistance as needed
• Lead financial consolidation efforts within the Project Finance team, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Drive finance transformation initiatives to streamline processes, enhance operational efficiency, and improve financial tracking
• Utilize advanced tools and techniques to create compelling data visualizations that amplify key messages and insights
• Develop and implement storytelling strategies to present financial data in a clear, engaging, and actionable manner
• Prepare and present detailed financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to stakeholders at all levels
• Provide training and support to team members on data visualization and storytelling techniques
• Support the completion of ad-hoc analysis
• Ensure accuracy of all financial information received and shared for planning processes and financial analyses, and proactively identify issues (data or process) and ensure appropriate action is taken to resolve issues
• Prepare journal entries for accruals, re-classes, and amortizations to ensure proper posting of financials
• Clearly articulate project variances to forecast and outlines cause of change

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in financial analytics, accounting or related field
• Demonstrated proficiency in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and continuous improvement, and project management with a strong attention to detail
• Strong technical acumen with experience in Microsoft Excel, SAP, PowerPoint, Power BI, and other data visualization software
• Ability to meet deadlines, effectively manage multiple priorities and perform job responsibilities accurately in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong analytical and writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Ability to build strong and effective working relationships with team members, peers, partners/clients at all levels across the organization
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail in handling multiple demands and balancing competing priorities
• Self-starter, with natural curiosity, willingness to challenge the status quo
• Professional team player with a positive “can do” attitude

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent

About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney’s global consumer products operations include the world’s leading licensing business; the world’s largest children’s publishing brands; one of the world’s largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

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 Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences .

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. 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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