Senior Financial Analyst

As a finance partner supporting Disney Entertainment & ESPN (DE&E) Technology, you will be collaborating with technology and operations teams, focusing on cost modeling, budget planning and spend analysis, along with forecast deliverables to internal consolidation team, and regional clients. This particular role supports technology spend across international regions. As we support this dynamic space, our goals include advancing the Finance team into a premier organization that can carry DE&E Technology into the future.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis for DE&E Technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly/quarterly close, including entries, uploads to SAP/COGNOS and variance explanations to consolidation team, international finance partners, and segment teams
• Develop and manage allocation model, including communication with regional clients on time-spend
• Drive collection of inputs from tech leaders and operations partners to inform forecast and close
• Prepare and analyze complex budgets, plans, financial statements and/or reports, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure compliance with reporting requirements
• Work on ad hoc strategic analysis as needed, including KPIs and quarterly business reviews
• Collaborate with Accounting on the latest variance analysis and close entries
• Develop and present financial analysis for Technology partners
• Contribute to presentations for review with senior leaders
• Be part of a project team to enable the next company initiative
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications Please apply if you have:

• 2 years of relevant work experience
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skillset
• Flexibility with time zone differences
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Advanced proficiency with Excel
• Collaborative mindset combined with ability to work independently
• Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast paced environment
• Intellectual curiosity
  
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting
  
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Working knowledge with international regions
• SAP & COGNOS preferred
  
  
  

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $103,400 to $126,200 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.