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.