Finance Manager - Media Networks - Fixed Term Contract

This role is based in Hammersmith, London 4 days per week

This is a fixed term contract until May 2025.
 

Be you, be here, be part of the story!
 

At The Walt Disney Company, magic is more than just a word; it's a way of life. For a century, we've been inspiring imaginations, celebrating diversity, and bringing families together through our beloved stories, characters, and experiences. From our iconic theme parks and resorts to our groundbreaking films, television shows, interactive media and products, we're dedicated to creating magic that knows no bounds.
 

We are on the lookout for enthusiastic Finance individuals to make a meaningful impact and be part of a dynamic team. Join us in shaping the magic behind the scenes!
 

What You Will Do

• Integral member of the Media Finance leadership team providing finance and business support to the UK Channels and regional ad sales leadership teams
• Work closely with the Finance Director to drive the quarterly Forecasting, AOP and 5YP processes and all related deliverables and presentations for both linear and digital ad sales
• Assist Finance Director in providing commercial support to SVP Ad Sales and Director UK & ESPN Ad Sales and their respective teams.
• Work closely with and provide guidance and support to all EMEA Finance teams
• Co-ordinate with Accounting and Controllership to support the Quarterly Close process.
• Support a ‘one team’ approach within EMEA finance. Build a network amongst the finance leadership community across lines of business and markets, sharing resources and knowledge.
• Adopt a flexible approach to provide ad hoc finance support to the finance leadership across all Media lines of business.
   

Required Qualifications & Skills

• ACCA/CIMA Qualified essential
• Significant experience in financial planning and analysis
• Experience of leading teams, managing people and evidence of development of team members
• Experience of working with and providing financial support to operational and commercial teams
• Demonstrable track record of management and delivery of projects to a high standard and to demanding deadlines
• Demonstrable track record of providing commercial support to business partners that is insightful, timely and responsive
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, flexible to all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to produce clear and insightful presentations that deliver key messaging at the appropriate level of detail incorporating input from multiple stakeholders.
• Proven track record of influence, persuasion and engaging communication at all levels of the organisation
• Experience of managing multiple stakeholders, working with different country markets and forming excellent working relationships
• Numerate and analytical with a desire to think through and resolve strategic problems
• Ability to work effectively managing team members through the significant organisational and business changes underway.
• Results focused and outcome driven
   

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
• Disney+ Subscription
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.
   

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.