Sr. Financial Analyst, Affiliate Finance (Disney Entertainment Television)

3 Months ago • 2 Years + • Finance

Job Summary

Job Description

The Affiliate Revenue Shared Service team supports both the Sports and Disney Entertainment segments' domestic Affiliate revenue planning. This team is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will support analysis, distribution deals and planning across the Networks business with a focus on ABC/Disney Entertainment Television (DETV). Responsibilities include preparing quarter-end reporting, forecasting, annual operating plan (AOP), long-range plan (LRP) and variance analysis for DETV linear network affiliate revenue. Creating and maintaining 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. Supporting the ABC Non-Owned business forecast, planning, and deal support, working closely with the Platform Distribution strategy team.
Must have:
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience
  • Strong financial modeling skills
  • Advanced technical skills with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong intellectual curiosity and ability to think outside-the-box
  • Proactive and creative in approaching problem-solving
  • Deliverable-focused, strong work ethic, able to prioritize across multiple projects
Good to have:
  • MBA or CPA
  • Previous work experience in corporate financial planning and analysis and/or in the entertainment industry
Perks:
  • Health and savings benefits
  • Educational opportunities
  • Special extras that only Disney can provide

Job Details

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team:

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?  
 

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 $15.4B in FY23, 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 ABC/Disney Entertainment Television (DETV).

What You Will Do:

  • Prepares quarter-end reporting, forecasting, annual operating plan (AOP), long-range plan (LRP) and variance analysis for DETV 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

  • Supports the ABC Non-Owned business forecast, planning, and deal support, working closely with the Platform Distribution strategy team

  • 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

  • Works with leaders across TWDC on ad-hoc analysis

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • At least 2 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA or CPA preferred

  • Previous work experience in corporate financial planning and analysis and/or in the entertainment industry is a plus

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related/quantitative field of study

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

At The Walt Disney Company, everyone belongs! We want our employees to be themselves as this diversity promotes creativity, innovation, and overall helps us better serve our Disney guests and employees. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture is unwavering, and we take great pride in the culture we’ve created. We invite you to belong!  Apply today.

Similar Jobs

Interactive Brokers - Sanctions System Analyst

Interactive Brokers

Chicago, Illinois, United States (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Aristocrat Gaming - Electronics Repair Technician

Aristocrat Gaming

(On-Site)
3 Months ago
CloudHire - Inbound Support & Reconciliation Specialist

CloudHire

Philippines (Remote)
4 Months ago
Intel Corporation - Payroll Specialist

Intel Corporation

Penang, Malaysia (On-Site)
3 Months ago
PwC - Senior Associate - Project Manager/ Data Transformation

PwC

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Hitachi - Director, Consulting Services (D365 F&O)

Hitachi

Greenville, South Carolina, United States (Remote)
4 Months ago
PwC - IN-Associate – D365 Retail Functional -Ms Dynamics– Advisory  - Noida

PwC

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Zones - Senior Accountant

Zones

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
PwC - Deals | Senior Manager y Manager Financial Due Diligence

PwC

Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Windranger Labs - Windranger Labs - Finance Associate

Windranger Labs

(Remote)
3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Varonis  - FP&A Analyst

Varonis

New York, New York, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
PlayStation Global - Corporate Strategy Intern - MBA

PlayStation Global

San Mateo, California, United States (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
Hasbro - Co-op - Trade Compliance, Global Logistics (Jan - Aug 2025)

Hasbro

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Scientific Games  - Director of Game Strategy

Scientific Games

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago
ByteDance - Global E-Commerce - Buyer Experience & Seller Governance Manager

ByteDance

Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Push Gaming - Accountant

Push Gaming

Malta (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Fluence - Senior Accountant Lead

Fluence

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago
CAE - Regional Tax Specialist

CAE

Burgess Hill, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
4 Months ago
PwC - Manager_Deals Strategy

PwC

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Bristol, Connecticut, United States

Meetelise - Senior Security Engineer

Meetelise

New York, New York, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Google - Program Manager III, Security, Google Cloud

Google

Sunnyvale, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Obsidian Entertainment - Graphics Programmer (Staff/Senior)

Obsidian Entertainment

Irvine, California, United States (On-Site)
6 Months ago
The Walt Disney Company - Sr Manager, Software Engineering

The Walt Disney Company

Seattle, Washington, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
WebMD - Director, Finance

WebMD

Portland, Oregon, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Riot Games - Principal Software Engineer, Generalist - Unreal Ecosystem

Riot Games

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago
High Moon Studios - Gameplay Engineer - High Moon Studios

High Moon Studios

Carlsbad, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Google - Data Center Management Network Engineer

Google

Reston, Virginia, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Scientific Games  - Tableau Architect

Scientific Games

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Life church - HRIS Specialist

Life church

Edmond, Oklahoma, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Finance Jobs

PwC - Senior Auditor FS - Assicurazioni - Milano [ADT]

PwC

Milan, Lombardy, Italy (On-Site)
4 Months ago
PwC - Advisory Consulting - Project Management

PwC

Port Of Spain, Port Of Spain Corporation, Trinidad And Tobago (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Intel Corporation - Senior IT Finance Architect

Intel Corporation

Phoenix, Arizona, United States (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
Fluence - Project Controller - Energy Storage

Fluence

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
PwC - Assurance - FDI Senior Manager

PwC

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Sonar Source - VP of  FP&A

Sonar Source

Austin, Texas, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Fluence - Senior Accountant - Services Business

Fluence

Houston, Texas, United States (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
PwC - Associate|Oracle fusion Finance| Oracle|Advisory|Gurgaon

PwC

Gurugram, Haryana, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Google - Strategy Associate, YouTube

Google

San Bruno, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
SSC Technologies - lead CASS Coordinator

SSC Technologies

Basildon, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
4 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

Burbank, California, United States (On-Site)

Burbank, California, United States (On-Site)

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)

Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines (On-Site)

Hong Kong (On-Site)

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (On-Site)

Minato City, Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)

Minato City, Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by The Walt Disney Company

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug