Forecasting Analyst

The Walt Disney Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Forecasting Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves leveraging complex data sets to develop actionable insights and forecasts that support strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, utilizing advanced analytical skills to influence decision-making across various departments. With a focus on data visualization and communication, you will play a crucial role in presenting findings to senior leaders. If you're passionate about data and eager to contribute to a renowned company that creates magical experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in an analytical role preferred.
• Strong analytical skills in forecasting and statistical analysis.
• Ability to translate data into insights for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support development of weekly/monthly forecasts and annual operating plans.
• Utilize data visualization techniques to communicate business trends.
• Analyze large data sets using SQL, Tableau, and Excel.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Visualization

SQL

Excel

Communication Skills

Statistical Analysis

Python

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Snowflake

Job description

Forecasting Analyst

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10119833 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted5月. 09, 2025

Job Summary:

Job Overview

The WDW Forecasting team leverages a deep understanding of the operating environment, Guest demographics and behaviors, trends, pricing strategies, and marketing plans to support the strategic direction and key projects for Walt Disney World (WDW).

With this posting we are recruiting for an Analyst to support WDW forecasting. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to development of short-term/long-term forecasts and annual operating plans, evaluating proposed strategic initiatives, and providing data-driven insights. This work requires partnership with many areas across the company including Operations, Lines of Business, Finance, Pricing & Revenue Management, Industrial Engineering, Consumer Insights, and Commercial teams.

We are seeking a detail-oriented individual who has a natural curiosity to proactively identify, evaluate, and communicate business performance. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with superior analytical and data exploration skills who can leverage highly complex data sets to deliver concise analytics using various visualization techniques. The candidate should also have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development of weekly/monthly forecasts and annual operating plans
• Develop a thorough understanding of Guest behavior to deliver insights
• Maintain and improve predictive forecasting models
• Utilize data visualization techniques to identify, evaluate, and communicate business trends and key metrics, clearly representing the story and key takeaways to Senior Leaders
• Analyze large data sets by leveraging SQL, Tableau and/or Power BI, and Excel
• Collaborate and partner with other areas across the company to influence decision-making across a variety of audiences
• Translate business performance drivers and metrics into insightful analysis and recommendations
• Exercise strong conceptual thinking skills to understand complex concepts, articulate linkages/gaps, and evaluate relative meaningfulness
• Understand and evaluate new business initiatives to provide strategic direction

Basic Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where thought partnering and working with peers and leaders is common
• Technical ability to leverage data, including translating it into insights that can be shared with Senior Leaders
• Strong analytical skills in forecasting/statistical analysis
• Comfortable making data-driven decisions in uncertain environments, with the ability to explain rationale and analyze unexpected outcomes to refine future forecasts
• Strong communication skills in developing and presenting fact-based insights and recommendations to Senior Leaders
• Open to learning new data visualization tools and statistical analysis software
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities, and perform job responsibilities accurately with minimal supervision
• Strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and pride in delivering quality results
• Highly skilled in Excel
• Ability to share and cover team workload on some weekends, holidays and evenings as dictated by business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred 1-2 years of experience in an analytical role
• Knowledge of WDW property
• Experience working with Python, Snowflake, SQL, and Tableau/Power BI

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering or other quantitative field

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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