Sr Financial Analyst

What you’ll do

• Actively participate in the forecasting and long-range planning processes, including detailed budgeting, variance analysis and reconciliations for assigned areas
• Partner closely with internal operational teams and counterparts across Disney to forecast and monitor specific budgets, including overhead allocations, providing valuable financial guidance
• Support the capital asset process, including depreciation forecasting, coordination of SAP project numbers and tracking
• Prepare accurate journal entries, review invoices, analyze variances and other close-related activities
• Support administrative aspects of the forecast, including calendar and checklist maintenance and meeting coordination
• Review and analyze consolidated financial statements, department budgets and other financial reports to ensure compliance with reporting requirements
• Prepare executive presentation materials for the quarterly management report, annual plan and other presentations throughout the year
• Work closely with Disney Finance partners across multiple segments for various deliverables and ad hoc requests, fostering strong working relationships
• Develop financial models, insightful reports and implement new process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Perform special projects and ad-hoc analysis as needed

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ experience in finance or accounting with 3+ years of financial analysis experience
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA or CPA designations are a plus
• Experience with major ERP accounting systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc.), large planning systems (e.g. Cognos, Business Objects, etc.), and cloud-based productivity software (e.g. Google Workspace, Zoom, etc.)
• Expert-level proficiency in Excel; experience with TM1/IBM Planning Analytics preferred
• Strong PowerPoint skills and experience with executive management presentations
• Strong analytical capabilities and intellectual curiosity in order to identify and resolve issues, and financial modeling skills including the ability to build models from scratch
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to simplify complex matters for an executive audience
• Strong attention to detail without losing sight of broader objectives
• Implement process improvements including automation in reporting and analysis processes and develop innovative solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects at the same time, while keeping supervisor properly informed
• Collaborative mindset combined with ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment

About Lucasfilm:

Lucasfilm is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production. In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company's activities include visual effects, audio post-production and cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Lucasfilm Ltd, which is part of a business we call Lucasfilm.

Lucasfilm Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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.