Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst – Disney Music Group

As part of the Studio Entertainment segment of The Walt Disney Company (TWDC), Disney Music Group (DMG) serves as the central hub for music within TWDC, overseeing all facets of music monetization. This includes Recorded Music (Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records), Disney Music Publishing, and Disney Concerts. DMG distributes music in both physical and digital formats and licenses it globally across various media, including television, print, gaming, and consumer products.

The primary responsibility of this position is financial planning, analysis, and reporting for DMG’s Recorded Music and Music Publishing business expenses, covering areas such as marketing, artist & repertoire (A&R), and royalty expenditures. This role will report directly to the Finance Manager for Disney Music Group.

DUTIES:

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Forecasts, and 5-Year Strategic Planning for vertical business expenses using Cognos
• Collaborate closely with Marketing and A&R teams to provide strategic oversight and in-depth analysis
• Generate weekly marketing reports using Alteryx, quarterly writer P&L reports, and ad-hoc post-mortem analyses for senior management to assess the performance of current business initiatives
• Partner with Accounting team during quarter-end close to provide variance explanations and assist with the booking of marketing and A&R accruals
• Drive process improvement by collaborating with Technology teams to enhance and automate financial processes
• Demonstrate confidence and curiosity in analyzing large datasets using systems such as SAP, Cognos, Business Objects, and Tableau, while showcasing enthusiasm for data aggregation and visualization tools like Alteryx and Tableau Prep
• Conduct ad-hoc reporting and analysis for various DMG business verticals as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2 years of finance or accounting experience, with a strong interest in the entertainment/music industry
• Proven relationship-building skills, with the ability to navigate problems autonomously and diplomatically
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, paired with a constructive curiosity to drive change
• Flexibility in responsibilities to adapt to the evolving music industry landscape
• Ability to understand complex contracts and decipher financial terms within the agreements
• Ability to manage multiple high priority projects under tight deadlines
• Proficient in Excel for financial modeling and analysis
• Experience in enterprise level systems such as SAP, Cognos, Business Objects, Tableau, Alteryx, or similar systems
• Solid working knowledge of key accounting principles
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or accounting