VP, Finance Transformation

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 Vice President of Finance Transformation to join our Corporate FP&A and Finance Transformation team. This role will report directly to the EVP for the group and will support the build out of a team that will be instrumental in leading the development and execution of Transformation initiatives focused on redesigning the planning processes across the Enterprise, enabled by a modern data foundation and technology platform.

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 innovation in a modern Finance organization.  The Vice President will work closely with Finance leaders throughout the enterprise, building and managing relationships to effectively rally stakeholders around common objectives, Demonstrated experience with strategy development and execution, project management, process design and automation, along with supporting change management, is highly preferred.

What You Will Do

• Architect and implement a comprehensive Finance transformation plan in collaboration with Segment transformation teams and external consultants

• Develop and execute a strategy to modernize capabilities in budgeting, actuals, forecasting, and financial analysis, while realizing significant efficiencies. Direct responsibility for Planning transformation, while partnering with the Control team on their initiatives for a holistic Finance Transformation agenda

• Develop a set of actionable blueprints outlining the process redesign, data & technology and organization design elements to achieve top quartile performance objectives

• Establish an enterprise-wide, “single-source-of-truth" data architecture and governance model.

• Implement planning tools, automation and AI to drive a step change in performance

• Develop an agenda to enhance the capabilities of Finance associates across all levels of the organization

• Guide and influence key collaborators across the organization, ensuring successful implementation of transformation initiatives that drive long-term, sustainable results

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 12+ years of progressive work experience in the areas of Finance, Strategy and Transformation

• Exceptional problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, with demonstrated ability to lead complex projects from concept through to implementation to generate business value

• Track record of delivering meaningful business results, demonstrating strong business acumen

• Deep knowledge of FP&A activities, systems, tools, and processes

• Passion for data and technology, with deep curiosity for learning emerging technology and a pragmatic approach to applying it at scale

• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and drive results through partnerships at all levels. Demonstrated ability to influence decision-making with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders

• Ability to lead through ambiguity, instilling order in a fast-paced environment where internal requirements and external technology continues to evolve

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, developing team members to meet challenging expectations in current roles and ensuring readiness for continued growth across the organization

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver compelling recommendations to senior leadership and the broad organization

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field

• MBA is preferred