Finance Analyst

Disney Parks and Resorts; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in London seeks a Finance Analyst to join the EMEA Central Planning team. This office-based role involves generating cost reports, providing financial support to stakeholders, and managing planning cycles. The ideal candidate will have a university degree, accounting qualifications, and strong Excel proficiency. Perks include private medical insurance, Disney discounts, and 25 days of annual leave, fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry

Disney Discounts

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent required.
• Part or newly qualified accounting qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA etc.) preferred.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Generate cost reports for accurate data analysis.
• Provide financial support and reporting to cost centre leads.
• Manage end-to-end processes for planning cycles.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modelling

Education

University degree or equivalent

Part or newly qualified accounting qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA etc.)

Tools

Financial IT systems

Job description

Job Summary

Be you, be here, be part of the story!

At The Walt Disney Company, magic is more than just a word; it's a way of life. For a century, we've been inspiring imaginations, celebrating diversity, and bringing families together through our beloved stories, characters, and experiences. From our iconic theme parks and resorts to our groundbreaking films, television shows, interactive media and products, we're dedicated to creating magic that knows no bounds.

We are looking for a Finance Analyst to make a meaningful impact and be part of a dynamic team. Join us in shaping the magic behind the scenes!

The EMEA Central Planning team is responsible for region‑wide financial consolidation, reporting and analysis of all planning cycles (AOP and all forecast cycles). The team provides direct support to the overall EMEA management team, working very closely with the Disney Entertainment Planning team in the US, as well as all LOBs and Markets across the EMEA region.

This is an office‑based role: 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday).

What You Will Do

Delivery

• Generate cost reports using finance and accounting systems to provide accurate data for use by Central Planning team and the cost centre leads for forecasts, budget and quarter close.
• Take responsibility for regular quarterly activities to ensure effective financial administration and cost management, including preparing and regularly updating cost templates, quarter‑end close tasks, journals and accruals, working closely with specific shared functions (including but not limited to Legal & Sourcing) to ensure effective delivery of forecasts, budgets and close, reviewing and consolidating EMEA market Entertainment & Sports submissions, standardising and automating cost reporting wherever possible, and reviewing specific cost centres to identify issues, opportunities and possible solutions and flagging them to the wider team or business partners as appropriate.

Business Partnering

• Work directly with cost centre leads to provide financial support and accurate reporting.
• Engage with EMEA markets for accurate and timely submission of reporting templates.
• Assist more senior colleagues, within or outside of the immediate team, in preparing presentations to communicate clear financial messages to the business.
• Ad hoc work as required.

Management

• Manage end‑to‑end processes in support of planning cycles.
• Provide robust, timely and accurate financial reporting to stakeholders.
• Use technology to automate wherever possible and drive better results.
• Tailor messages appropriately to the audience.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• University degree or equivalent.
• Part or newly qualified accounting qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA etc.).
• An understanding of financial planning and analysis, and experience of working in a similar role within the Media sector would be highly desirable.
• Experience working with financial IT systems, with strong proficiency in Excel.
• 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.
• Exposure within financial modelling and analysis.
• Experienced with 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.
• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free.
• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing.
• Excellent parental and guardian leave.
• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, 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.

About The Walt Disney Company (EMEA)

Disney EMEA aims to drive growth, innovation and brand affinity across an extremely diverse collection of countries with a team of over 6,000 employees operating in 59 markets with offices in 29 countries.

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 The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (EMEA). The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.