Director, Transformation FP&A

3 Months ago • 10 Years + • Finance • $182,000 PA - $222,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Director, Transformation FP&A at The Walt Disney Company will lead the development and execution of FP&A Transformation initiatives. This role involves partnering with Segment transformation teams and external consultants to modernize budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Responsibilities include architecting a comprehensive Finance transformation plan, developing a single-source-of-truth data architecture, identifying planning tools for automation and data analytics, and working with senior leadership to enhance organizational capabilities. The ideal candidate possesses strong FP&A expertise, experience in entertainment or related fields, and exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
Must have:
  • 10+ years FP&A experience
  • Experience in entertainment/media
  • Strong analytical & planning skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Strategic thinking & problem-solving
Good to have:
  • Process improvement & automation experience
  • MBA or CPA
Perks:
  • Health and savings benefits
  • Educational opportunities
  • Disney perks

Job Details

Job Summary:

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

The Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Finance Transformation Department is responsible for managing the P&L for the total company, partnering with Corporate teams on budget management, and transforming the Finance function. Finance Transformation is a high-profile, cross-functional initiative to define and create the future of Finance at The Walt Disney Company.

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Finance Transformation to join our Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Finance Transformation team. This role will report directly to the EVP of Corporate FP&A and Finance Transformation and will be instrumental in leading the development and execution of FP&A Transformation initiatives focused on planning processes, data governance, and a modern technology foundation for Finance.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional projects, and brings experience in FP&A along with a passion for the data and tools to support a modern Finance organization. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial for building strong relationships with stakeholders and driving successful project outcomes. Experience with process improvement and automation is a plus.

What You Will Do

  • Partner closely with Segment transformation teams and external consultants to modernize and enhance our capabilities in budgeting, actuals, forecasting, and financial analysis, while realizing significant efficiencies.
  • Architect and implement a comprehensive Finance transformation plan in collaboration with Segment transformation teams and external consultants.
  • Develop a set of actionable blueprints outlining concrete steps to establish an Enterprise-wide, “single-source-of-truth" data architecture and governance model.
  • Identify a suite of planning tools that enable automation, data analytics, and streamlined processes to drive measurable improvements in financial processes and organizational performance gains.
  • Work closely with senior leadership to enhance organizational capabilities in actuals, forecasting, and financial analysis, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and objectives.
  • Guide and influence key collaborators across the organization, ensuring successful implementation of transformation initiatives that drive long-term, sustainable results.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • 10+ years of progressive work experience with specific expertise in FP&A (Corporate or Segment)
  • Experience in entertainment, media, technology, or related fields
  • Solid foundation in FP&A activities, systems, tools, and processes
  • Demonstrated business acumen with well-developed planning and analytical skills, using a global perspective
  • Effective collaboration skills with experience working cross-functionally with senior leaders, external consultants, and other key stakeholders
  • Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build relationships, influence decisions and drive results through partnerships at all levels
  • Ability to expertly field both internal & external business requests and manage priorities
  • Strong initiative and ability to bring order to ambiguity. Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to drive projects to completion
  • Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to lead complex projects from concept through to implementation
  • Ability to function effectively in a highly charged executive environment, and the ability to discern when to act independently

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
  • MBA or CPA is preferred

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 .

Disability accommodation for employment applications

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  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.

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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


The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $182,000 to $222,400 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.

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