Finance Manager (FTC)

The Walt Disney Company; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager for a Fixed Term Contract to support financial activities across various productions. This role involves managing budgets, overseeing payroll processes, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure accurate financial forecasting. With opportunities for process improvements and team management, this position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact the success of iconic shows. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make a difference in the entertainment industry, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical and dental insurance

Free park entry for family and friends

Disney discounts on products, F&B, and tickets

Parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Must have an accounting qualification and experience in commercial management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in weekly show payroll processes and manage financial planning cycles.
• Oversee weekly Theatre Settlements for productions and support budget tracking.

Skills

Accounting qualification

Commercial management experience

Team management

Proficient in spreadsheets

MS Office

Financial software

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

MS Office

Financial software

Job description

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This is a Fixed Term Contract from June to November 2025. The role is office-based with a schedule of 3 days in the Holborn, London office, 1 day in Hammersmith, London, and 1 day remote.

The Stage Plays team manages productions across EMEA, including The Lion King London, Hercules London, The Greatest Showman in Bristol, Disney Tickets, Disney on Ice, and Feld Entertainments licensed content.

The role involves supporting the delivery of accurate forecasts, year-end processes, and theatre finance activities, collaborating with financial and non-financial partners, managing budgets, and identifying process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in weekly show payroll processes.
• Manage financial planning cycles, including forecasting and reporting.
• Oversee weekly Theatre Settlements for Lion King and Hercules London, with process improvements.
• Support production budgets and cost tracking.
• Review purchase orders and travel costs.
• Analyze financial terms, fixed fees, and royalties.
• Propose process and system improvements.
• Lead projects to enhance business processes or systems.

Business Partnering:

• Create financial presentations for stakeholders.
• Build relationships to influence business decisions.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Accounting qualification required.
• Experience supporting commercial management and working with regional finance teams.
• Team management experience is desirable.
• Proficient in spreadsheets, MS Office, and financial software.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Perks:

• 25 days annual leave.
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• Free park entry for family and friends.
• Disney discounts on products, F&B, and tickets.
• Parental and guardian leave.
• 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 in our workforce.