Sr Financial Analyst
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10114569 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Mar. 12, 2025Job Summary:
As part of the Studio Entertainment segment of The Walt Disney Company (TWDC), Disney Music Group (DMG) serves as the central hub for music within TWDC, overseeing all facets of music monetization. This includes Recorded Music (Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records), Disney Music Publishing, and Disney Concerts. DMG distributes music in both physical and digital formats and licenses it globally across various media, including television, print, gaming, and consumer products.
The primary responsibility of this position is financial planning, analysis, and reporting for DMG’s Music Publishing and Licensing businesses. Additional responsibilities will also include providing analytical and data support to drive business development, various business analyses, and ad hoc projects. This position is ideal for a candidate who possesses strong analytical and technical capabilities and is looking to build process management skills. Across all responsibilities, this Senior Financial Analyst role will be challenged to develop and improve processes and models. This role will report directly to the Finance Manager for Disney Music Group.
DUTIES:
- Responsible for the compilation and analysis of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), quarterly Forecasts & close, and 5-Year Strategic Planning for the Music Publishing and Licensing businesses
- Collaborate closely with Licensing team, to develop forecasts and track financial performance
- Partner with Music Publishing team on pipeline / writer profitability analyses
- Work with Accounting team during quarter-end close to provide variance explanations
- Drive process improvement by collaborating with Technology teams to enhance and automate financial processes / continue to build upon the data lake for Music Publishing
- Demonstrate confidence and curiosity in analyzing large datasets using systems such as SAP, Cognos, Business Objects, and Tableau, while showcasing enthusiasm for data aggregation and visualization tools like Alteryx and Power BI/Power Query
- Conduct ad-hoc reporting and analysis for various DMG business verticals as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2-5 years of finance or accounting experience, with a strong interest in the entertainment/music industry
- Proven relationship-building skills, with the ability to navigate problems autonomously and diplomatically
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities, paired with a constructive curiosity to drive change
- Flexibility in responsibilities to adapt to the evolving music industry landscape
- Ability to understand complex contracts and decipher financial terms within the agreements
- Ability to manage multiple high priority projects under tight deadlines
- Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Proficient in Excel for financial modeling and analysis
- Experience in enterprise level systems such as SAP, Cognos, Business Objects, Tableau, Alteryx, or similar systems
- Solid working knowledge of key accounting principles
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or accounting
The hiring range for this position in California is $103,400 - $126,200 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.