Sr Financial Analyst

1414 Walt Disney Pictures; California (MO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Medical benefits

Long-term incentive units

Job summary

Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, CA seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with WDAS Technology and Operations, leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. You will own capital reporting, track spend, and analyze variances to support leadership decisions.

The role requires 2+ years in FP&A or related fields, with strong Excel andcommunication skills. CPA/MBA is a plus, and the position offers opportunities for growth within a dynamic studio environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA/MBA a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated finance partner to WDAS Technology and Operations departments.
• Lead the Budget, Forecast, Close, and Long-Range Planning cycles for these areas.
• Own end-to-end Capital reporting process.
• Track project spend, analyze variances, and manage the approval pipeline for studio investments.
• Partner with Studio Controllership and assist in the quarterly close process.
• Communicate financial information and recommendations clearly to leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements and document policies.
• Support WDAS Overhead departments with annual fiscal plans and strategic guidance.
• Build models to consolidate and analyze Studio trends and drive ad hoc projects.

Skills

FP&A experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

CPA or MBA is a plus

Tools

SAP

Cognos

Excel

Job description

Job Posting Title: Sr Financial Analyst Req ID: 10153588

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.

Job Posting Segment: WDAS Bur OH

Primary Business: WDAS Bur OH

Primary Job Posting Category: Financial Analysis

Employment Type: Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted: 2026-06-24

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