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WDI Finance Intern, Glendale, Summer 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10142356 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Feb. 04, 2026Job Summary:
WDI Finance Internship (Glendale)
About the Role & Program
Be a part of an innovative team and culture…
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe. This team brings the magic to life! If selected for this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, Finance.
The approximate date of this internship is May 2026 to August 2026 and will be located in Glendale, CA.
What You Will Do
As a key part of the team you will be responsible for maintaining financial reports, supervising and controlling costs and budgets, tracking commitments both internal and 3rd party consultants and contractors, preparing budgets and performing financial sensitivity analysis where appropriate. We can't wait to see what you can do!
Core Responsibilities:
- Maintaining accurate financial information and developing basic financial models for performance and trend analysis
- Identifying issues and sharing analyses in a format that clearly communicates results for management evaluation
- Understanding accounting impacts to areas of responsibility that could affect financial performance
- Interfacing and building rapport with team members, management, and internal/external customers
- Analyzing sophisticated journal entries which can have a significant impact
- Developing alternatives/proposals for operational improvements
Project/Division Responsibilities:
Working with the Imagineering departments to establish Annual Operating Plan (AOP), recurring monthly Forecasts, cost management strategies and maintain Plan/Forecast metrics
Reviewing cost commitments, auditing operational activity, and researching cost drivers/variances/trends
Entering and maintaining financial data in the Forecast & Planning system
Providing regular reporting and analysis management (e.g. labor analytics, OE spending profiles, cost reporting, etc)
Required Qualifications & Skills
Multitasking skills when working in a flexible environment including with functional groups outside of the department
Demonstrated willingness to take a creative approach and work independently in a fast turnaround environment
Outstanding verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop and interpret financial models
Proven digital literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel (intermediate level or above), PowerPoint and Outlook and must have a conceptual understanding of coordinated financial systems
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with SAP, Power BI, Tableau, and/or SQL
Education
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Data Analytics/Data Science
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Additional Information
Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CA
The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $22.50 per hour for undergraduate students and $30.40 per hour for graduate level students. 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 Experiences:
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
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 Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., 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.