Senior Financial Analyst- Disney Entertainment
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10154496 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Date posted Jul. 06, 2026Job Summary:
At Disney Entertainment Television (DET) the Content Finance COE team leads financial analysis and business planning of content for all brands including ABC Entertainment, FX, Disney Kids & Family, Nat Geo, Onyx and Freeform. This roles primary focus will be in support of Disney Kids & Family and Nat Geo. The team partners with key stakeholders across the business to build the Annual Operating Plan, Long-Range Plan, and quarterly forecasts.
Seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join the Content Finance COE team. The Senior Financial Analyst will partner across departments to budget and forecast content and development expense across DET.
This role provides the opportunity to develop a deep knowledge of DET, television & production, and content finance. This position requires strong analytical skills, clear communication, excellent time management, and attention to detail.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:
Forecasting & Analysis: Support preparation of AOP, LRP, and quarterly forecasts for content amortization, development and production spend by title. Build and maintain detailed forecasting models.
Consolidated Reporting: Partner with Content COE finance brand leads to standardize content and development reporting across brands to drive consistency, transparency, and more informed cross-brand decision making.
Management Reporting: Prepare variance analysis to prior forecast, budgets, prior year and prior plans for review with leadership. Maintain a tracker of key risks & opportunities for forecasts and between forecasts cycles.
High-Impact Ad Hoc Reporting: Ad hoc financial support to identify trends, resolve operational issues, support executive inquiries, and enhance studio‑wide performance. Support Finance team with strategic planning and decision support.
Finance Transformation / AI Integration: Identify automation and technology‑enabled possibilities across development forecasting. Recommend process simplification and accuracy improvements across DET financial operations.
Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:
Bachelor’s Degree required; in the fields of Finance, Accounting or Economics preferred
2-5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, accounting, studio finance, or a related role within the entertainment industry
Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide meaningful insights
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Ability to work independently and within team environment
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience with SAP is a plus
Prior experience within the Film/TV industry is a plus
The hiring range for this position in California is $104,800.00-$128,000.00 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.
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.
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National Geographic Partners PAY SVC 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.