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Finance Intern, Summer 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10134507 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Date posted Nov. 03, 2025Job Summary:
About the Role & Program:
The Disney Entertainment Segment FP&A team is responsible for consolidating the financial results of our Direct-to-Consumer, Networks, and Content Sales and Licensing organizations which represent approximately $51B in total revenue to the Company. Additionally, this team supports day-to-day planning of the segment’s central administration costs (Functional labor and overhead, corporate allocations, and other costs). This role will assist in preparing and reporting on segment results during our various planning cycles (Forecasts, Annual Operating Plan) and will be expected to analyze financial results to determine drivers of change, assist in headcount planning and recommend areas for process improvement. This internship is a full-time, three-month commitment in the Burbank, CA area from May/June - August 2026.
What You Will Do:
Operating plans, forecasts, and strategic plans
P&L planning, budget, Variance, quarter, trend and acquisition analysis
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), project modeling and variance analysis
Evaluating new or existing business opportunities, Researching industry/external trends and evaluating their potential impact
Long-term Strategic Planning & Consolidation
Ad hoc requests and reporting for your team and Senior Executives
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a willingness to embrace and adapt to an ever-changing environment and work situation
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously
Collaborative mindset combined with ability to work independently
Ability to structure projects and handle ambiguous data
Strong written and oral communication skills
Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Data analytics mindset with experience in data visualization (i.e. Tableau) and business intelligence tools
Education:
Junior or Senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related area
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information:
- Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) during traditional business hours for the duration of the internship - May/June - August 2026
- Able to provide own housing and transportation in the Burbank, CA area
The pay rate for this role in California is $22.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
About Disney Entertainment:
At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & Intl, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment.
Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & Intl is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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.