Senior Finance Analyst

Job Description

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 looking for an enthusiastic Senior Finance Analyst to make a significant impact and be part of a dynamic team. Join us in shaping the magic behind the scenes!

About the Role & Team

The Motion Pictures team is accountable for the sales, distribution and marketing of approximately 30 cinematic releases per year across the Marvel, Lucas, Disney, Pixar, Fox, Fox Searchlight, and BlueSky brands.

The role is accountable for delivering an effective, timely and accurate Annual Operating Plan, Forecast, FYP and close process across a group of markets along with completing regional costs and consolidation. The role requires effective collaboration with financial and non-financial business partners, influencing key budget holders around risks and opportunities, and proactively identifying opportunities for business improvement.

This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday).

What You Will Do

Delivery-
• Analyse and interpret reports and wider business data to identify risks and opportunities for Motion Pictures
• Prepare presentations to communicate clear financial messages to a non-technical audience
• Use your own initiative to highlight problems before they arise and propose solutions to mitigate business risk
• Provide financial support to multiple budget owners across multiple geographies, ensuring all budgeting, forecasting and financial processing is delivered on time and to high-quality standards
• Consolidate regional view of Motion Pictures throughout the forecasting and planning cycle
• Take ownership of discrete Finance projects to deliver improved financial management or systems to a part of the business

Business partnering-
• Build relationships with key budget holders to provide specialist advice, guidance and support to help Motion Pictures' financial management
• Influence key budget holders on the basis of identified risks and opportunities to help guide future business planning

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Degree level and accounting qualification is essential with proven experience in an equivalent analytics role.
• Experience working within the finance sector preferably for a complex matrix organization.
• Experience in supporting commercial management to a high standard and working with the Regional Finance and Commercial head office.
• Proven track record of providing commercial support to a business partner that's insightful, timely and responsive.
• Ability to produce clear and insightful analysis that delivers key messaging at the appropriate level of detail.
• Numerate and analytical, result-focused and outcome-driven with a desire to think through and resolve problems.

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
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, 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. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (EMEA).

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqw1km-18-119-118-169-42 in your application.