The Walt Disney Company · 5 hours ago
Senior Financial Analyst, Marketing Finance
Burbank, CA, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $128K/yr
3+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their Marketing Finance team. This role involves providing financial and strategic planning support to marketing teams and managing financial planning for various content from Disney's Studio production groups.
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Responsibilities
Oversee budgets for Burbank-managed international marketing spend, working closely with Print and A/V departments to ensure campaigns are properly funded across all studio titles
Work closely with marketing executives to track and communicate budget needs
Communicate international marketing spend to regional finance teams and work directly with them to ensure costs are distributed accurately
Manage Studio marketing overhead planning process, including review of labor planning, tracking other expenses (professional services, cast member relations, T&E, etc.), and communicating outgoing marketing allocations
Provide guidance for the quarterly close process for marketing and overhead spend, working closely with Studio Controllership on variance to forecast analysis
Create ad-hoc financial models, analyses, reports and related presentation materials
Maintain and improve department financial reporting tools and processes
Contribute to the preparation and analysis of the Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Five-Year Plan
Assist accounting and other finance teams with development and maintenance of internal controls and processes; ensure the accuracy and reliability of all financial forecasts and reporting
Interface with varying levels of marketing management, studio and DTC finance, controllership, and other Disney segments
Assist Manager and Director with other department responsibilities, including ultimate management, FP&A and other activities
Qualification
Required
Ability to multi-task, work well with others in a fast-paced environment and keep stakeholders promptly informed
Proactive and adaptive communication style, able to effectively communicate with people from various disciplines, organizations, geographic locations and management levels
Ability to present and discuss work and results within and beyond finance, including the development of appropriate schedules and presentation materials
Analytical and financial modeling skills applying strategic thinking as well as an understanding of execution needs
Ability to organize and manage projects of varying complexity and length
Demonstrate professional excellence, integrity and dependability
Possess ability to work effectively with all levels of management
Embrace working in a highly collaborative environment
Independent and creative thinker
Intellectually curious and able to diplomatically challenge the status quo
Systems agnostic, able to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and tools
Strong knowledge of advanced Excel (including macros), PowerPoint, SAP and Cognos TM1
Minimum three years business experience in accounting or finance
BA/BS required
Preferred
CPA or MBA preferred
Previous studio entertainment experience a plus
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
The full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (83)
2024 (63)
2023 (96)
2022 (130)
2021 (30)
2020 (40)
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
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Jamie Power
SVP, Addressable Sales
Recent News
2026-01-08
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