Analyst, Domestic Subscriber Planning

5024 Hulu, LLC; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to support the Domestic Subscriber forecast process for Disney+. You will collaborate with Business Operations, Tac Opps, Pricing & Yield Management, DTC Strategy, Revenue & Engagement Planning to align KPIs and assumptions.

You will build and present analyses, maintain operating performance awareness, and contribute to strategic recommendations that inform leadership decisions in a fast-moving streaming landscape.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and PowerPoint skills.
• Deliverable-focused with strong work ethic and prioritization.
• Expert Excel skills; experience building operating models and analyzing large data sets.
• Knowledge of subscription / DTC KPIs is essential.
• Media & Entertainment industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance the Disney+ Domestic Subscriber forecast process & key underlying assumptions.
• Collaborate with operational support teams and ensure alignment on KPIs.
• Support strategic ad hoc analysis to highlight KPI trends and opportunities/risks.
• Maintain understanding of operating performance (KPIs, subscribers) and trends.
• Develop impactful presentation materials communicating projections, performance, and risks to leadership.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Data analysis

DTC KPIs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, sports events and news and information products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

The Subscriber Growth & Monetization team within Disney Entertainment DTC is a highly visible team of professionals with backgrounds in consulting, investment banking, private equity, media & entertainment, and technology who serve as in-house advisers to the TWDC’s DTC executive leadership team and own the subscriber, engagement and revenue growth planning functions. The team’s activities and accomplishments have contributed directly to the rapid growth and success of the Disney’s suite of streaming services: Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited/Select.

They will also be responsible for collaborating closely with stakeholders from Revenue & Engagement Planning, Tactical Opportunities, Product & Technology, Pricing & Yield Management, DTC Strategy, leadership, etc. The right person for this role has phenomenal analytical skills, experience in working with large data sets and building complex financial models, sets a high bar for themselves, and must display initiative in anticipating and exceeding the business demands of the key stakeholders. This role will be data-focused, responsible for sharing business insights, providing strategic recommendations, and influencing key operational decisions. Succeeding in this position will require extensive collaboration across multiple cross functional teams and effectively utilizing team resources to navigate an ever-changing streaming landscape. The pace and cadence for change at Disney necessitates an ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and roll up sleeves to support this important segment of the Disney business.

What You'll Do:

• Support and enhance the Disney+ Domestic Subscriber forecast process & key underlying assumptions
• Collaborate with key operational support teams (Business Operations, Tac Opps, Pricing & Yield Management, DTC Strategy, Revenue & Engagement Planning, to name a few) and ensure alignment on key assumptions and understanding of KPIs
• Support strategic ad hoc analysis to highlight KPI trends, opportunities / risks to plan, size new offerings, evaluate new strategic initiatives
• Maintain a strong understanding of operating performance (e.g. KPIs, subscribers), major deals and transactions, issues and challenges facing the businesses, and relevant trends in the streaming business
• Develop impactful, compelling presentation materials (decks, notes, write-ups, backup materials, etc.) that effectively communicates subscriber projections, drivers, business performance, and risks & opportunities to leadership

Qualifications:

• 0 to 2 years of relevant finance/strategy experience in media, direct-to-consumer subscription, management/strategy consulting, investment banking or similar fields
• Excellent communication and PowerPoint skills; ability to distill complex analyses into structured outputs and present to all levels of management
• Deliverable-focused, strong work ethic, able to prioritize, and resolve an array of issues simultaneously
• Expert Excel skills; extensive experience building operating models and analyzing large data sets
• Knowledge and understanding of subscription / DTC KPIs a must
• Media & Entertainment industry experience a plus

Education: Bachelor's degree

The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $85,000.00 to $116,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Employment Type: Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Santa Monica, CA, USA