Would you like to be a part of a team that is transforming The Walt Disney Company? Disney Entertainment & ESPN (DE&E) Technology is building our future. As a Financial Analyst in Financial Planning and Analysis, you will partner and strategize with the DE&E Technology organization to be part of the change. The products, platforms and advancements being introduced by Technology are only possible with talented, dedicated, and hardworking teams. We are looking for the best finance professionals to join our team during this exciting time.
As a Financial Analyst with DE&E Technology Finance, you will collaborate and support the DE&E Technology organization to prepare long-range plans, annual budgets, and quarterly forecasts. You will also work closely with Accounting and Controllership on the recurring quarterly close process. This role will be responsible for supporting the close and forecasting of cloud and variable software costs and will work closely with Finance and Technology teams across The Walt Disney Company. DE&E Technology plays a vital role in delivering Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer products to our customers and fans, as well as powering Disney’s broadcast and cable networks. As we support this dynamic space, our goal is to develop the DE&E Technology Finance team into a premier organization that can carry Technology into the future.
This position will be based in New York, NY and reports to the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis for DE&E Technology.
Responsibilities
In DE&E Technology, every day is different! In Technology, change is constant, and operations are dynamic, so we must be flexible. On any one day you might:
Maintain, improve, and create financial models to forecast and analyze technology expenses
Prepare forecasts, annual operating plan (AOP), long-range plan (LRP), and variance analysis for cloud and variable software costs as directed by Segment and Corporate FP&A.
Track invoices and contractual obligations, reconcile general ledger data, and manage accrual and reclass processes during the financial close; partner with Accounting on actualizing P&Ls
Prepare ad-hoc reports, special projects, and presentations for various internal stakeholders across Technology and Finance
Basic Qualifications
2-5 years of consulting, financial services, or corporate finance experience
Strong analytical skills
Excellent computer skills, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Highly collaborative with strong problem solving, interpersonal and project management skills
Attention to detail, desire for accuracy, and a strong sense of urgency
Ability to quickly learn new concepts and navigate new systems/databases
Intellectually curious with a desire to understand the business beyond the scope of day-to-day responsibilities.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Math, Statistics, Computer Science or a scientific field
Preferred Qualifications
Related work experience in FP&A or public accounting
Experience working cross-functionally with individuals outside of Finance and Accounting
Experience using SAP, Cognos TM1, Hyperion or other enterprise financial systems
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