Senior Analyst, Deal Analysis

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis of significant talent, distribution and equity deals for live action and feature animation studios, support business affairs in deal negotiations.
• For theatrical and direct-to-consumer content, evaluate lifetime profit/loss, IRR, NPV and streaming performance metrics to inform greenlight and internal planning processes.
• Develop and maintain film ultimate P&Ls from development to release. Partner with distribution units to establish and understand P&L economics.
• Create and manage current year, Annual Operating Plan and Five Year Plan Studio theatrical and direct-to-consumer content slates. Maintain current year slate to ensure accurate forecasting of studio profitability. Field inquiries regarding content slates from studio & DTC finance counterparts.
• Manage production costs for historical and future theatrical and DTC titles.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis on theatrical slate & P&L sensitivities, historical film performance, industry trends, and competitive studios.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and or/Finance, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of financial modeling and analysis experience
• Very strong Excel skills
• Excellent quantitative skills
• Comfort with constantly changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Experience in evaluating film finance deals at a major studio a plus
• Knowledge of the Entertainment industry and industry trends

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $124,900 to $152,500 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.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Walt Disney Pictures 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r77bmp-18-117-142-64-42 in your application.