Job Posting Title:

Senior Financial Analyst, Disney+ Content Finance

Req ID:

10107376

Job Description:

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.

Job Posting Segment:

DEFIN

Job Posting Primary Business:

DTC Finance

Primary Job Posting Category:

Financial Analysis

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-12-11