Job Posting Title:

Senior Financial Analyst

Req ID:

10110868

Job Description:

Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions around the world every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. At The Walt Disney Company, it’s our people who carry the torch and ensure that our innovation and excellence in entertainment lives on. And you see it in all we do: from thrills on the high seas to the adrenaline rush of a coaster ride; from the action on the big screen to the action of the big game, everyday someone is being touched by a Disney brand. And you can be too. Isn’t it time you bring your unique talents to Disney?

JOB DESCRIPTION

Within Platform Distribution Finance, the Affiliate Revenue Shared Service team supports both the Sports and Disney Entertainment segments’ domestic Affiliate revenue planning.  This revenue stream, totaling $15B in FY24, is contracted by the Platform Distribution Sales team for the distribution of Disney’s portfolio of networks, including ESPN, ABC, Disney Channel, & FX.  This team is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will support analysis, distribution deals and planning across the Networks business with a focus on Sports networks.

Primary Responsibilities:

Prepares quarter-end reporting, forecasting, annual operating plan (AOP), long-range plan (LRP) and variance analysis for Sports linear network affiliate revenueCreates and maintains financial models with a primary focus on identifying changes in trends in the media distribution marketplace, interpreting the impact of these trends, and planning the resulting impact to affiliate revenue in the short and long term. Develops and prepares key presentation materials used to communicate financial plans and associated risks and opportunitiesManages the consolidation of quarter-close, forecast, AOP, and LRP variances, risks & opportunities, as well as standard data requestsAssists with financial reporting and impact analysis for distribution renewals, working closely with the Strategic team  Works with leaders across TWDC on ad-hoc analysis

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics2-5 years of relevant work experienceStrong financial modeling skills, analytical skills, and ability to manage large pools of dataAdvanced technical skills with a variety of applications / systems including Microsoft Excel and PowerPointExcellent written and verbal communication skills to interact at all levels of the organization. Ability to produce concise, effective, and visually appealing presentationsStrong intellectual curiosity and ability to think outside-the-box specifically as it relates to the distribution strategy of Disney’s media assetsProactive and creative in approaching problem-solvingDeliverable-focused, strong work ethic, able to prioritize across multiple projectsMBA or CPA preferredPrevious work experience in corporate financial planning and analysis and/or in the entertainment industry is a plus

Job Posting Segment:

DEFIN

Job Posting Primary Business:

Finance Core

Primary Job Posting Category:

Financial Analysis

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Bristol, CT, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-01-22