**About the Role & Team** Would you like to be a part of a team that is transforming The Walt Disney Company? Disney Entertainment & ESPN (DE&E) Technology is building our future. As a Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) in Financial Planning and Analysis, you will partner and strategize with leaders to be part of the change. The products, platforms and advancements being introduced by Technology are only possible with talented, dedicated, and hardworking teams. We are looking for the best finance professionals to join our growing team during this exciting time. As a Senior Financial Analyst with DE&E Technology Finance, you will collaborate and support the DE&E Technology organization to prepare long-range plans, annual budgets, and quarterly forecasts. You will also work closely with Accounting and Controllership on the recurring quarterly close process. This role will involve managing cloud and variable software costs and working closely with finance and technology team members. DE&E Technology plays a vital role in delivering Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer products to our customers and fans, as well as powering Disney’s broadcast and cable networks. As we support this dynamic space, our goal is to develop the DE&E Technology Finance team into a premier organization that can carry Technology into the future. This position will be based in New York, NY and reports to the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis for DE&E Technology **What You Will Do** In DE&E Technology, every day is different! In Technology, change is constant, and operations are dynamic, so we must be flexible. On any one day you might: + Maintain, improve, and create financial models to forecast and analyze technology expenses. + Support the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan and current-year forecasts + Track invoices and contractual obligations, reconcile general ledger data and manage accrual and reclass processes for technology costs. + Manage quarter close by collaborating with Accounting to prepare accruals, reclasses, prepaid expenses, and various journal entries as necessary; report variance explanations as part of a quarterly close package. + Prepare ad-hoc reports, special projects, and presentations for various internal stakeholders across Technology and Finance. + Establish strong relationships and collaborate frequently with key Technology stakeholders, including senior executives, chiefs of staff, budget owners, and engineers, to update forecasts, report actuals, and analyze trends **Required Qualifications & Skills** + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Math, Statistics, Computer Science or a scientific field + At least 2 years of consulting, financial services, or corporate finance experience + Strong analytical skills + Excellent computer skills, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint + Strong verbal and written communication skills + Highly collaborative with strong problem-solving, interpersonal and project management skills + Attention to detail, desire for accuracy, and a strong sense of urgency + Ability to quickly learn new concepts and navigate new systems/databases + Intellectually curious with a desire to understand the business beyond the scope of day-to-day responsibilities. **Preferred Qualifications** + 2+ years of related work experience in FP&A, public accounting, or financial services + Experience working cross-functionally with individuals outside of Finance and Accounting + Experience using SAP, Cognos TM1, Hyperion or other enterprise financial systems **Disability accommodation for employment applications** The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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. The hiring range for this position in New York 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. **Job ID:** 10099826 **Location:** New York,New York **Job Posting Company:** Disney Entertainment The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.