Finance Analyst

Disneyland Hong Kong; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity as a Finance Analyst with The Walt Disney Company in London, where you will contribute to the financial planning and analysis for Content Sales EMEA. You will be integral in providing vital support and insights to senior leadership while engaging closely with the broader finance team. We are looking for someone with a focused background in financial analysis, strong communication skills, and adeptness in financial systems like SAP, alongside good Excel abilities. Enjoy perks such as 25 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and discounts across Disney products.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry

Disney Discounts

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Qualifications

• Degree Qualified and ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in the Media sector.
• Excellent communication skills, able to produce insightful presentations.

Responsibilities

• Aid Regional consolidation of all analysis, reporting and presentations.
• Support the Finance Manager with Content Sales processes and deliverables.
• Provide financial support to the Content Sales team on deal renewals.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Excellent communication skills

SAP/BW and Cognos Reporting experience

Excel skills

Numerate and analytical

Education

Degree Qualified and ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified

Job description

About the Role & Team
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 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 is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home.

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 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

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.