Finance Analyst

2004 The Walt Disney Company Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental

Disney parks admission

Disney discounts

Parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company Limited in London is seeking a Finance Analyst to support Content Sales FP&A, consolidating EMEA analyses and delivering the quarterly forecast, AOP and 5YP. You will partner with senior leaders and coordinate with central planning and the US team.

Based in our Hammersmith office, this full-time hybrid role involves regional consolidation, ad-hoc modelling, and providing financial support to deal renewals and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in media.
• Experience with SAP/BW and Cognos Reporting; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Aid regional consolidation of analysis, reporting and presentations for Quarterly Forecast, AOP and 5YP for Content Sales EMEA.
• Prepare analyses and presentations for regionally managed territories.
• Coordinate with Accounting and Controllership to support Quarterly Close.
• Support EMEA finance teams and provide financial support to the Content Sales sales team on deals.
• Support Ultimate processes and valuations with US Finance, ad-hoc analysis and modelling as required.
• Maintain a collaborative, cross-functional approach across EMEA finance.

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Financial modelling

Excel skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent

Tools

SAP/BW

Cognos Reporting

Excel

Job description

Finance Analyst Req ID: 10158749

We are looking for an enthusiastic Finance Analyst to make a meaningful impact and be part of a dynamic team. Join us in shaping the magic behind the scenes! Reporting into our Finance Manager and supporting the Content Sales team, the successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing our Content Licensing P&L, whilst acting as a business partner to senior leadership and the broader team to create the revenue forecast and model deals across multiple markets and clients. As a Finance Analyst within Content Sales, the individual will also be crucial in consolidating our regional roll up our EMEA markets, providing submissions to central planning and Burbank along with owning the Studio Ultimates process.

Please note: This role will be based in our London Hammersmith office, 4 days a week, with either Monday or Friday working from home.

Values You'll join a team grounded in our Disney values - acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.

Employment Type: Full time

Location: London, United Kingdom

What You Will Do

• Aid the Regional consolidation of all analysis, reporting and presentations for the Quarterly Forecast, AOP and 5YP processes for Content Sales EMEA
• Prepare all necessary analysis, reporting and presentations for the Quarterly Forecast, AOP and 5YP processes for regionally managed territories
• Co-ordinate with Accounting and Controllership to support the Quarterly Close process
• Work closely with and provide guidance and support to all EMEA territory Finance teams.
• Provide financial and commercial support to the Content Sales sales team on deal renewals and other sales activity
• Support the Finance Manager on any Content Sales ultimates processes and deliverables to the Burbank (US) Finance team and support Content Valuation exercises for EMEA
• Support the Content Sales Finance Manager and Director with any ad-hoc analysis, financial modelling, reporting and presentations as required
• Support a 'one team' approach within EMEA finance.
• Build a network amongst the finance leadership community across lines of business and markets, sharing resources, knowledge and best practice
• Adopt a flexible approach to provide ad hoc finance support to the finance leadership across all Media lines of business

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Degree Qualified and ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, experience of working in a similar role within the Media sector preferable
• Experience working with financial IT systems, experience working with SAP/BW and Cognos Reporting and excellent proven Excel skills
• Experience of working with and providing financial support to operational and commercial teams
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to produce clear and insightful presentations that deliver key messaging at the appropriate level of detail
• Financial modelling and analysis
• Template creation and consolidation
• Numerate and analytical with a desire to think through and resolve problems
• Results focused and outcome driven

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Complimentary admission to eligible Disney Theme Parks, giving you the opportunity to experience the magic we create and make memories of your own. Admission is subject to availability, capacity restrictions, applicable rules, block-out dates, and eligibility requirements.
• Access to a wide range of Disney discounts on Disney merchandise, Disney Food & Beverage, Disney Resort Hotels, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, National Geographic Expeditions, and more. Offerings are subject to availability and may be seasonal, and subject to applicable rules, restrictions, and eligibility requirements.
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups - WOMEN @ Disney, Disney Mosaic, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.