Senior Financial Analyst

Job ID 10101717 Location New York, New York, United States Business Disney Entertainment Date posted Sep. 24, 2024

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"I didn't think it was possible that something I did for fun - telling sports stories through stats - could become my job until I came here."

Ana, Sr. Researcher, ESPN

Job Summary:

Department/Group Overview:

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through applying and developing ground breaking technology and working without constraints to bring stories to life through our movies, products, sports events and news and information products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our dedicated team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

The Subscriber Planning team within DTC Finance is a highly visible team of professionals with backgrounds in consulting, investment banking, private equity, media & entertainment, and technology who serve as in-house advisers to The Walt Disney Company’s DTC executive leadership team and own the subscriber, engagement and revenue growth planning functions. The team’s activities and accomplishments have contributed directly to the rapid growth and success of the Disney’s suite of streaming services: Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Analyst that will play a key role in growing our direct-to-consumer business, with a focus on Domestic Subscriber Planning. This Senior Analyst will be responsible for leading the subscriber forecasting process for the Disney+ Domestic standalone business, in addition to the Disney Bundles with Hulu and ESPN+. They will help identify some of the business’ key issues and opportunities by providing subscriber transparency and help provide solutions by partnering with cross functional teams to evaluate critical initiatives. This is inclusive of but not limited to: modeling the impacts of various new product offerings, developing and supervising KPI’s to drive execution, monitor performance of the service, and more. They will also be responsible for collaborating closely with collaborators from Hulu, ESPN+, Data & Analytics, Marketing, Business Operations, Executive Reporting.

The right person for this role has phenomenal analytical skills, experience in working with large data sets and building sophisticated financial models, sets a high bar for themselves, and must display initiative in anticipating and exceeding the business demands of the key team members. This role will be data-focused, responsible for sharing business insights, providing strategic recommendations, and influencing key operational decisions.

The pace and cadence for change at Disney necessitates an ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate with multiple team members, and roll up sleeves to support this important segment of the Disney business.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

Manage and improve the Domestic Subscriber planning and forecasting process & key underlying assumptions
Lead and support strategic ad hoc analysis to highlight critical metric trends, opportunities / risks to plan, size new product offerings, etc.
Develop impactful, compelling presentation materials (decks, notes, write-ups, backup materials, etc.) that effectively communicates outlooks, drivers, business performance, risks and opportunities to senior leadership
Act as a point of contact for operational support teams (Business Operations, Data & Analytics, Executive Reporting, Marketing, Hulu & ESPN+, to name a few) and ensure alignment on key assumptions and understanding of important metrics
Be able to seamlessly move between different research projects and analysis raised by team leaders to inform decision-making

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

Minimum two years of strategy or finance experience and proven track record with a top tier tech or media & entertainment firm, management consultancy or investment bank / private equity firm
Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier school with a major in Finance, Economics or similar subject area with an analytical bias; MBA from a top graduate business school (or equivalent experience) is a plus
Strong analytical capabilities and financial modeling skills (MS Excel), including the ability to build models from scratch
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including PowerPoint) and ability to simplify sophisticated matters for an executive audience
Ability to work well in teams, both within the group and also with other business units
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects at the same time, while keeping management accurately advised
Familiarity with working in or with global, large organizations is a plus

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $104,300.00 to $130,300.00 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 Streaming Services LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment.

Disney Streaming Services 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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