Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Senior Financial Analyst – Disney Music Group

As part of the Studio Entertainment segment of The Walt Disney Company (TWDC), Disney Music Group (DMG) serves as the central hub for music within TWDC, overseeing all facets of music monetization. This includes Recorded Music (Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records), Disney Music Publishing, and Disney Concerts. DMG distributes music in both physical and digital formats and licenses it globally across various media, including television, print, gaming, and consumer products.

The primary responsibility of this position is financial planning, analysis, and reporting for DMG's Recorded Music and Music Publishing business expenses, covering areas such as marketing, artist & repertoire (A&R), and royalty expenditures. This role will report directly to the Finance Manager for Disney Music Group.

DUTIES:
• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Forecasts, and 5-Year Strategic Planning for vertical business expenses using Cognos
• Collaborate closely with Marketing and A&R teams to provide strategic oversight and in-depth analysis
• Generate weekly marketing reports using Alteryx, quarterly writer P&L reports, and ad-hoc post-mortem analyses for senior management to assess the performance of current business initiatives
• Partner with Accounting team during quarter-end close to provide variance explanations and assist with the booking of marketing and A&R accruals
• Drive process improvement by collaborating with Technology teams to enhance and automate financial processes
• Demonstrate confidence and curiosity in analyzing large datasets using systems such as SAP, Cognos, Business Objects, and Tableau, while showcasing enthusiasm for data aggregation and visualization tools like Alteryx and Tableau Prep
• Conduct ad-hoc reporting and analysis for various DMG business verticals as needed
• QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 2 years of finance or accounting experience, with a strong interest in the entertainment/music industry
• Proven relationship-building skills, with the ability to navigate problems autonomously and diplomatically
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, paired with a constructive curiosity to drive change
• Flexibility in responsibilities to adapt to the evolving music industry landscape
• Ability to understand complex contracts and decipher financial terms within the agreements
• Ability to manage multiple high priority projects under tight deadlines
• Proficient in Excel for financial modeling and analysis
• Experience in enterprise level systems such as SAP, Cognos, Business Objects, Tableau, Alteryx, or similar systems
• Solid working knowledge of key accounting principles
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or accounting

The base salary for this position in Burbank is $103,400.00-$126,200.00 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 Hollywood Records, Inc, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Hollywood Records, 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8y856-18-118-161-96-42 in your application.