The Walt Disney Company · 1 day ago
Senior Financial Analyst
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a leading entertainment and media enterprise, and they are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their Facilities and Operations Services Finance team. This role involves providing financial decision support for utilities at Walt Disney World, focusing on project funding, capital spending, and specialized reporting while driving efficiency initiatives and maintaining strong communication with clients.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Model debt service projections for long-lived asset replacements and new service initiatives
Gather, analyze, and report on the status of capital project spending from both annual funding and long-term financed debt initiatives
Assist with billing initiatives that combine project spending and the complex annual labor contract
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to Finance and Operations leadership
Own key aspects of the Long-Term Plan, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and Annual Rate Setting processes
Develop innovative solutions to support decision-making
Proactively respond to client inquiries and make recommendations
Ensure the accuracy of all financial information included in planning processes and financial analyses
Develop a strong understanding of the supported business, proactively provide and analyze data before it is requested, and collaborate with partners to reach agreement on relevant issues
Support Walt Disney Parks & Resorts finance processes to ensure the integrity of accounting functions, controls, and processes related to all finance and finance-related systems
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years of related experience
Growth mindset and ability to act as an agent of change to support the business, partners, and internal processes
Efficiently leverage existing capabilities of available tools, including data analytics and third-party tools
Experience designing, building, and rebuilding models to adapt to business needs
Demonstrated good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to compose concise written descriptions of complex issues supported by detailed analysis
Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint
Accounting experience, including reconciliations, accounting coding/general ledger, and robust knowledge of financial reporting
Financial planning and budgeting experience, with an understanding of the traditional finance cycle (5-Year Plan, Annual Operating Plan, Forecast, etc.)
Proven strong analytical skills, including the ability to understand cause-and-effect dynamics within complex issues
Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Proven ability to develop a keen understanding of the business, the processes required to support it, and to build relationships with various partners
Excellent partnering skills, with the ability to understand the unique aspects of the clients supported and how financial decisions impact their business
Preferred
Utility experience, including accounting for projects, billing, and rate setting
Ability to simplify complex issues and incorporate effective storytelling to engage and influence audiences
Ability to deliver presentations and communications to audiences at all levels persuasively, articulately, and with full command of the topic
Benefits
Health and savings benefits
Educational opportunities
Special extras that only Disney can provide
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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