Senior Financial Analyst- Disney Entertainment Television

The Walt Disney Company; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for the Content Finance COE in Burbank, CA. This role partners across ABC Entertainment and Freeform to budget, forecast, and analyze content and development expenses for Disney Entertainment's brands.

Responsibilities include building forecasting models, standardizing reporting, and driving data-driven decisions. A strong foundation in FP&A, Excel, and storytelling with data is required, with 2+ years in related roles and a passion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• 2+ years FP&A or related experience in entertainment.
• Leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics tools to streamline financial processes and forecasting.
• Champion adoption of AI to modernize finance workflows.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data and provide insights.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Prior experience within the Film/TV industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Analysis: Support AOP, LRP, and quarterly forecasts; build and maintain forecasting models.
• Consolidated Reporting: Standardize content and development reporting across brands.
• Management Reporting: Prepare variance analysis and maintain a risk/opportunity tracker.
• Ad Hoc Reporting: Provide strategic, executive-facing insights and trend analysis.
• Finance Transformation / AI Integration: Identify automation opportunities and simplify processes across DET.

Skills

AI tools

Advanced analytics

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

AI software

Job description

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Job ID 10159202 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Date posted Oct. 08, 2026

At Disney Entertainment Television (DET) the Content Finance COE team leads financial analysis and business planning of content for all brands including ABC Entertainment, FX, Disney Kids & Family, Nat Geo, Onyx and Freeform. This role primary focus will be in support of ABC Entertainment and Freeform. The team partners with key stakeholders across the business to build the Annual Operating Plan, Long-Range Plan, and quarterly forecasts.

Seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join the Content Finance COE team. The Senior Financial Analyst will partner across departments to budget and forecast content and development expenses across DET.

This role provides the opportunity to develop a deep knowledge of DET, television & production, and content finance. This position requires strong analytical skills, clear communication, excellent time management, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• Forecasting & Analysis: Support preparation of AOP, LRP, and quarterly forecasts for content amortization, development and production spend by title. Build and maintain detailed forecasting models.
• Consolidated Reporting: Partner with Content COE finance brand leads to standardize content and development reporting across brands to drive consistency, transparency, and more informed cross-brand decision making.
• Management Reporting: Prepare variance analysis to prior forecast, budgets, prior year and prior plans for review with leadership. Maintain a tracker of key risks & opportunities for forecasts and between forecasts cycles.
• High-Impact Ad Hoc Reporting: Ad hoc financial support to identify trends, resolve operational issues, support executive inquiries, and enhance studio wide performance. Support Finance team with strategic planning and decision support.
• Finance Transformation / AI Integration: Identify automation and technology enabled possibilities across development forecasting. Recommend process simplification and accuracy improvements across DET financial operations.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; in the fields of Finance, Accounting or Economics preferred
• 2+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, accounting, studio finance, or a related role within the entertainment industry
• Leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics tools to streamline financial processes, enhance reporting and forecasting capabilities, and support data-driven business decision-making
• Champion the adoption of AI and emerging technologies to modernize finance workflows and improve business insights
• Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide meaningful insights
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Ability to work independently and within team environment
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Prior experience within the Film/TV industry is a plus

The hiring range for this position in California is $110,500.00 to $143,000.00 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.

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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.

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