Senior Financial Analyst, Disney+ Content Finance

Job ID 10107376 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Date posted Dec. 11, 2024

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Job Summary:

Department/Group Overview:

Featuring a portfolio of top-tier streaming services including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Hotstar, Disney DTC is the premium entertainment destination that connects viewers to the great stories of The Walt Disney Company and more. We’re looking for talented team-player specialists with an entrepreneurial spirit, who thrive upon the incomparable legacy of our company yet embrace unconventional thinking, and who are passionate about contributing to The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer experience through strategic hard-work and determination.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for Disney+ Content Finance that will focus on Disney Entertainment Studio Theatrical Films and Library Content Slate Reporting and Financial Planning. This role will interface with a wide variety of partners across the Company, including Regional and Global teams in DTC Finance, Programming, Creative, and Operations. You will work closely with key senior leaders in these areas to set Disney+ content financial plans while establishing clear communication and aligned objectives throughout the fiscal year. This is a great opportunity to join an exciting, high-priority growth area for the company.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Build and track Disney+ programming budgets for Disney Entertainment Studio Theatrical Films and Library Content through short-term and long-term planning cycles, as well as ad hoc analysis
Become a subject matter expert in intercompany accounting for Disney films
Collaborate with Disney Entertainment and Regional DTC FP&A teams to oversee and communicate content investment and P&L forecasts
Partner with Programming, Content Planning & Analysis, and other global teams to support strategic and operational decision-making
Create, improve, and maintain department financial reporting tools and processes
Create and communicate executive summaries that headline the financial health of Studio
Partner with Controllership teams across the company to set up reporting structures and interpret changes in content accounting treatment
Stay up to date on SVOD industry trends amidst a rapidly changing landscape

Basic Requirements

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, ideally in entertainment finance
Bachelor’s degree required (emphasis in Business, Finance or Accounting preferred),
Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues
Expert knowledge of Excel, including building models from the ground up
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarize ideas and issues to Executive management
Strong attention to detail without losing sight of broader objectives
Ability to drive and implement process improvements across key activities
Ability to work well in teams, both within the group and also with other business units
Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects at the same time, while keeping management properly informed

Preferred:

CP&A or MBA is a plus
SAP and Cognos experience is a plus

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $103,400.00 to $126,200.00 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.

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About Disney Entertainment:

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.

This position is with Disney DTC LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment.

Disney DTC LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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