Senior Financial Analyst- Ad Sales

Job Description

Job Overview

The Walt Disney Company's Disney Entertainment (DE) group includes the company's full portfolio of entertainment media and content business globally, including streaming (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, Star+, and Disney+ Hotstar).

Disney Ad Sales Finance is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Operating Expense team, reporting to the Manager, Ad Sales FP&A. The SFA will coordinate with internal partners to help deliver on the strategic, financial and operational goals of the business. The SFA will support Ad Operations, Sales Enablement & Communications, Programmatic, Research, Sports Sponsorships, Integrated Marketing, Production, Client Hospitality and Overhead. The ideal candidate will be able to successfully partner with and clearly communicate between the ad sales organization and the finance organization.

Responsibilities of the Role:
• Partner with Finance team and business owners to track spend, update quarterly forecast models and prepare management reporting for executive leadership
• Meet with business stakeholders periodically to review variance analysis for Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long Range Plan (LRP), forecasts, quarter closes and other analysis as required to Planning, Controllership, Corporate and Business Unit Finance teams
• Create meaningful change by identifying and implementing new efficiencies and process improvement for all cost planning models (i.e. report standardization, invoicing, approvals, budget tracking, etc.)
• Assist in process of creating presentations to support executive decision-making
• Assist with the development and maintenance of reporting tools and models
• Ad hoc analysis, pro formas and adjustments of cost expenditures

Basic Qualifications
• 2 to 5 years of related experience and good understanding of financial modeling & ROI analysis, preferably in a media environment
• Strong working knowledge of financial planning and accounting
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills combined with solid business and financial acumen
• Proven ability to build relationships and interact with all levels of management
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Advanced Excel skills and PowerPoint proficiency
• Be detailed-oriented, self-motivated and flexible
• Be a self-starter who requires minimal supervision on day-to-day tasks and analyses
• Demonstrate professional excellence, integrity and dependability
• Be able to multi-task and work well with others in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications
• SAP and Cognos knowledge preferred or knowledge utilizing similar financial reporting tool(s)
• Work experience within the ad sales industry would be considered a plus

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree required in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Economics

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $108,200 to $132,200 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 Disney Entertainment:

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

This position is with Disney Advertising Sales, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment.

Disney Advertising Sales, LLC 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-bxw1ox-18-188-250-166-42 in your application.