Sr Financial Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Long-term incentive units

Medical benefits

Job summary

Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, CA is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will help collect, summarize, and interpret Studio financial data for leadership.

You will partner with Technology, Operations, and Controllership teams to manage budgeting, forecasting, and capital reporting, while driving process improvements and delivering clear recommendations to executives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related field.
• Experience partnering with Technology, Engineering, or Operations teams is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; CPA/MBA a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to present to leadership.
• Proficiency in Excel; SAP and Cognos experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as finance partner to WDAS Technology and Operations; lead budgeting, forecasting, close, and long-range planning.
• Own end-to-end capital reporting; track spend, analyze variances, manage approval pipelines.
• Support quarterly close with Studio Controllership.
• Communicate financial information clearly to department leaders and executives.
• Identify process improvements and document policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with WDAS overhead departments to create fiscal year plans and provide guidance.
• Build models to consolidate Studio trends and drive ad hoc projects.

Skills

FP&A

Excel

Analytical skills

Cross-functional partnering

Financial modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

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.