Finance Analyst

The Walt Disney Company (France); London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Finance Analyst for the EMEA Central Planning team in London. The role involves financial consolidation, reporting, and analysis, supporting cost centers and engaging with EMEA markets. This position offers a blend of office and remote work, with a focus on delivering accurate financial forecasts and reports.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical and dental insurance

Free park entry for family and friends

Discounts on Disney products

Parental and guardian leave benefits

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and willingness to learn new financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Support in delivering forecasts, AOP, and quarter-end close activities.
• Generate cost reports and manage quarterly activities.
• Provide financial support and reporting to cost center leads.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive

Education

Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role & Team

The EMEA Central Planning team is responsible for region-wide financial consolidation, reporting, and analysis of all planning cycles (AOP and forecast cycles). The team supports the EMEA management team, working closely with the Disney Entertainment Planning team in the US, and with all LOBs and Markets across EMEA.

We are seeking a Finance Analyst to join the EMEA Central Planning Finance team based in London on a permanent basis. The role requires working from our Hammersmith office 4 days a week and 1 day from home.

What You Will Do

The Finance Analyst will support the team in delivering forecasts, AOP, 5YP, and quarter-end close activities. Responsibilities include preparing forecasting files, analyzing financial data, supporting cost centers, and engaging with EMEA markets.

Delivery

• Generate cost reports for forecasts, budgets, and quarter-end close using finance systems.
• Manage quarterly activities including cost templates, journal entries, and accruals.
• Collaborate with cost centers like Public Relations/Communications and Human Resources to ensure accurate forecasts and budgets.
• Review and consolidate EMEA market cost submissions.
• Standardize and automate cost reporting processes where possible.
• Identify issues and opportunities within cost centers and communicate findings.

Business Partnering

• Work with cost center leads to provide financial support and reporting.
• Engage with EMEA markets for timely submissions of forecast and budget templates.
• Assist in preparing presentations for financial messaging to the business.

Management

• Manage end-to-end planning processes.
• Provide accurate financial reports to stakeholders.
• Leverage technology to automate processes and improve results.
• Tailor communication to the audience.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, etc.).
• Attention to detail and ability to see the big picture.
• Numerate, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to produce clear, insightful analysis and recommend improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and willingness to learn new financial systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proactive, self-starter with quick learning and adaptability.

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave.
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• Free park entry for family and friends.
• Discounts on Disney products, resorts, F&B, and tickets.
• Parental and guardian leave benefits.
• Employee Resource Groups including WOMEN @ Disney, DIVERSITY, PRIDE, ENABLED, and Mental Health & Wellbeing.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a respectful environment where all voices and backgrounds are welcomed.