Sr Financial Analyst

Job Description:

Disney’s Consumer Products (DCP) division is the business of The Walt Disney Company that brings stories and characters to life through innovative and engaging physical products and digital experiences across more than 100 categories, from toys and t-shirts, to apps, books and console games; as well as multiple franchise brands including Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic. DCP comprises four main lines of business: Global Brand Commercialization (Licensing), Retail, Games and Publishing. It is home to world-class teams of merchandise & games licensing and retail experts, a leading retail/ecommerce business (Disney Store), artists and storytellers, and technologists who inspire imaginations around the world.

The DCP Division Finance team is a fast-paced, dynamic team with responsibilities for division-wide financial planning, including forecasts, annual plan and long term plan; monitoring of division/business unit operating performance; franchise planning and various special projects. The group is also charged with developing presentations to inform division Senior Management regarding forecasted financial performance and business trends.

What You Will Do:

This position is ideal for a candidate who possesses strong analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills. Across all responsibilities, the Senior Financial Analyst will be challenged to develop and improve processes and models, and work effectively with teammates, various lines of business and regional partners.

Responsibilities include supporting the following key functions:

• Consolidation, analysis, and review of Domestic and International forecast submissions from each of the lines of business
• Support process efficiencies by leveraging tools such as Excel, Cognos, and other offline tools
• Create detailed analysis for presentations and reporting packages to DCP and DX Senior Management teams
• Assist with forecasting cost functions, franchise reporting, allocations, and headcount
• Work with finance teams outside of DCP to develop deep understanding of allocations sent to DCP
• Support the completion of ad-hoc analysis for the Manager and Sr. Manager of Division Finance

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of robust financial analysis in fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, demonstrated ability to create executive level deliverables
• Strong working knowledge of finance and accounting
• Extensive experience in Excel and PowerPoint required (Experience with data consolidation tools (Cognos and SAP preferred)
• Effective communicator. Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills, experienced in building relationships with teams, and strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Service oriented individual who wants to help and push the team forward
• Self-starter who excels in a team environment and who challenges the status quo by continually searching for opportunities to improve internal processes

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in an analytical discipline

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 Disney Consumer Prod & Interactive Media , which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences .

Disney Consumer Prod & Interactive Media 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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