Sr Financial Analyst
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10101514 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Dec. 23, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
Disney Music Group (DMG) is the music hub for The Walt Disney Company, encompassing all aspects of music monetization: Recorded Music (Walt Disney and Hollywood Records), Disney Music Publishing and Disney Concerts. DMG distributes music both physically and digitally; and also licenses music throughout the world in various forms of media including television, print, gaming and consumer products.
What You Will Do
You will join a collaborative team performing financial responsibilities for DMG, including budgeting, forecasting, project modeling, and variance analysis. You will drive collaborative efforts with DMG partners and engage with Finance and Accounting professionals across the organization.
At DMG, every day is different! We emphasize the creation and use of data, which drives dynamic strategic insights and enhancements. Change is imminent and operations are dynamic, so flexibility is essential.
- Responsible for the compilation and analysis of the Annual Operating Plan, Quarterly forecast & close, and 5-Year strategic planning.
- Collaborate with internal finance team members and accounting to improve the planning process, actualize models, and validate forecasting assumptions.
- Work closely with DMG teams to develop and create budgets.
- Prepare financial reports and various investigative analyses for Senior Management.
- As the primary Finance partner for DMG stakeholders, foster strong relationships with internal and external partners, providing financial support while serving as a change agent to challenge the status quo.
- Conduct ad hoc reporting to support business needs, delivering data-driven analysis to uncover strategic insights.
This is a hybrid role based out of Burbank, CA. The team is in the office 4 days a week.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Minimum two years of finance or accounting experience with keen interest in Entertainment / Music
Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Advanced Excel modeling skills required.
Experience in enterprise level systems such as SAP, Cognos, Business Objects, Tableau, Alteryx or experience in similarly related systems
Strong working knowledge in key accounting principles
Excellent communication and leadership abilities with a constructive curiosity to lead change
Strong relationship builder with the ability to autonomously and diplomatically work through problems
Ability to manage multiple high priority projects under tight deadlines
Flexibility in role and duties given the evolving music industry landscape
Education
Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, or other quantitative field required
Benefits
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits
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The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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.
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $101,800 to $124,400 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 The Walt Disney Studios:
For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.
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 Hollywood Records, Inc, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.
Hollywood Records, Inc 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.