Finance Intern Spring 2027

Disney; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney is seeking a Finance internship within Hotels and DTD Operations in Anaheim, CA. You will gain real-world finance experience, collaborating with partners to drive data-driven decisions and develop dashboards.

The role emphasizes hands-on analytics, reporting, and process optimization in a fast-paced environment, with full-time on-site hours and opportunities to engage across Disney Experiences.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application or currently in Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Current Disney Interns/College/International/C culinary Program Participants may work ONE consecutive year in any combination of internships/programs.
• Must be at least 18 years old and possess unrestricted work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Hotel & DTD Operations Partners and Revenue Management to understand business drivers and metrics, provide data needs, analytics, and actionable insights.
• Generate reporting and ad-hoc analyses of historical and current data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities.
• Create and maintain data visualization dashboards using Power BI or similar tools to deliver insights and enable internal efficiencies.
• Contribute to development and optimization of data processes and workflows.
• Experience Disney offerings and workplaces to understand the products you contributed to.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Curiosity

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

College Junior or Senior preferred

Analytics/Business/Finance/Economics major

Tools

Microsoft Excel

VBA/Power Query

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

R/Python analytics tools

Job description

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program:

The Hotels and DTD Operations Finance team is responsible for managing the financial and business affairs of the domestic Disney Experiences segment. In this role, you will gain valuable real-world finance experience as you learn the "why" behind business performance. You will have a proactive role in problem-solving on a results-oriented team in a collaborative environment.

What You Will Do:

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in finance. You will contribute to key business decisions through analytical work and help uncover opportunities to drive results. This internship offers a unique opportunity to grow in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Every day in this role is unique and rewarding! On any day you might:

• Collaborate with Hotel & DTD Operations Partners and Revenue Management teams to foster a deep understanding of the business drivers and metrics to provide data needs, analytics, and actionable insights to drive business decisions.
• Generate reporting and ad-hoc analyses of historical and current data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities across multiple lines of business.
• Create and maintain data visualization dashboards using Power BI or similar tools to deliver insights and enable internal efficiencies.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of data processes and workflows.
• Feel like an "insider" when you visit the Hotels and DTD, experience a new offering, or see Guests purchasing and enjoying a product you worked on.
• Visit your favorite Disney offering or grab a bite at your favorite dining location!

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Technical Skills: Microsoft Excel, VBA or Power Query, SQL, Tableau or Power BI; Experience with one or more analytical tools (e.g., R, python, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills; Experience collecting & analyzing data and reporting on the results
• Natural curiosity and inquisitiveness and enjoy solving problems, strong work ethic and self-motivated
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and data accuracy
• Exceptional verbal and written communication
• Self-starter with demonstrated initiative - able to handle multiple tasks and priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience creating PowerPoint decks to make compelling business recommendations, overview analysis findings, and/or share general information in a compelling insightful way
• Experience with statistical modeling and/or forecasting

Education:

• College Junior or Senior preferred
• Major or previous coursework in Analytics, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information:

• Candidate must be fully available to work full time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship.
• This internship is an on-site position, but also requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace for the days you may work from home.
• Able to provide your own housing and reliable transportation in the Anaheim, CA area for the duration of the internship program
• We highly encourage applicants to print a copy of this job description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected to move forward in the interview process. Note that it will not be accessible once the posting is closed.

The pay rate for this role in Anaheim, CA is $23.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

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 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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