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 revenue + Creates 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 opportunities + Manages the consolidation of quarter-close, forecast, AOP, and LRP variances, risks & opportunities, as well as standard data requests + Assists 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 Economics + 2-5 years of relevant work experience + Strong financial modeling skills, analytical skills, and ability to manage large pools of data + Advanced technical skills with a variety of applications / systems including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint + Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact at all levels of the organization. Ability to produce concise, effective, and visually appealing presentations + Strong intellectual curiosity and ability to think outside-the-box specifically as it relates to the distribution strategy of Disney’s media assets + Proactive and creative in approaching problem-solving + Deliverable-focused, strong work ethic, able to prioritize across multiple projects + MBA or CPA preferred + Previous work experience in corporate financial planning and analysis and/or in the entertainment industry is a plus **Job ID:** 10110868 **Location:** Bristol,Connecticut **Job Posting Company:** The Walt Disney Studios The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.