Sr Financial Analyst

The Walt Disney Company; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical benefits

Job summary

Walt Disney Animation Studios is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to strengthen the Studio Finance team. You will collect, summarize, and interpret studio financial data for WDAS leadership, partnering with Technology, Engineering, and Operations teams to drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.

The role involves owning capital reporting, tracking project spend, and presenting insights to senior finance leaders.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Finance, Accounting, Business or related). CPA and/or MBA is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues.
• Strong knowledge of Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarize ideas and issues to Studio management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated finance partner to WDAS Technology and Operations departments. Lead the Budget, Forecast, Close, and Long-Range Strategic planning cycles for these specialized areas.
• Own end-to-end Capital reporting process. Track project spend, analyze variances, and manage the approval pipeline for critical studio investments.
• Partner with Studio Controllership and assist in the quarterly close process.
• Critically evaluate and communicate financial information and recommendations in a digestible format to present to department leaders and finance executives.
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives as well as document policies and procedures.
• Partner with the various WDAS Overhead departments to create fiscal year plans as well as provide strategic guidance.
• Build models to help consolidate and analyze Studio trends as well as provide input and help drive ad hoc projects for the Studio.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Cognos

Job description

The Group is currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst that will play a key role within the Studio Finance team at Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS). This is a critical role in collecting, summarizing and interpreting Studio financial data for the WDAS Leadership team. The Sr. Financial Analyst will work closely with the various teams across Disney Animation as well as the Studio Segment Finance and Controllership teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated finance partner to WDAS Technology and Operations departments. Lead the Budget, Forecast, Close, and Long-Range Strategic planning cycles for these specialized areas
• Own end-to-end Capital reporting process. Track project spend, analyze variances, and manage the approval pipeline for critical studio investments
• Partner with Studio Controllership and assist in the quarterly close process
• Critically evaluate and communicate financial information and recommendations in a digestible format to present to department leaders and finance executives
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives as well as document policies and procedures
• Partner with the various WDAS Overhead departments to create fiscal year plans as well as provide strategic guidance
• Build models to help consolidate and analyze Studio trends as well as provide input and help drive ad hoc projects for the Studio

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, or a related field. Experience partnering with Technology, Engineering, or Operations teams is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required (emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred). CPA and/or MBA is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues
• Strong knowledge of Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarize ideas and issues to Studio management
• Strong attention to detail without losing sight of broader objectives
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to drive and implement process improvements across key activities
• Ability to work well in teams, both within the group and with other departments
• Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
• SAP and Cognos experience is a plus
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects at the same time, while keeping supervisor properly informed

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $104,800.00 to $128,000.00 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.