Assistant Finance Analyst at The Walt Disney Company

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Travel, HospitalityIndustries

Requirements

Degree-level education in a related field
Operate with integrity, champion change and be a good ambassador for The Walt Disney Company
Operate as part of an effective and inclusive team by demonstrating an awareness of others; welcoming and valuing unique perspectives and ideas; offering support, sharing knowledge and best practices
Take ownership of professional development through regular career conversations with line manager and utilising available resources (D Learn, OTS online hub, instructor-led courses, on-the-job learning)
Proactively suggest ways to improve departmental performance and processes, leveraging technological tools
Build links with other TWDC functions to develop broader knowledge of the business
Promote and maintain an inclusive workplace, championing diversity and inclusion

Responsibilities

Ensure smooth running of the accounts payable (AP) function and accuracy of supplier invoices, monitoring purchase order (PO) limits for vendors and raising new POs as/when required
Assist with P-Card reconciliations
Provide accurate cost recognition and assist with regular monthly activities (e.g. month and quarter end close tasks, journals, reconciliations, etc.) with focus being either DCL and WDW or DLP and transport providers
Assist with preparation of balance sheet reconciliation for deferred and prepayment accounts
Assist with monitoring finance tracking systems, including scheduling of monthly reviews with budget holders
Check weekly trade payments through the clearing houses and liaise with trade team on discrepancy resolution
Reconcile and account for ticket standalone bookings for WWD
Conduct competitor analysis and inform management of findings accordingly
Assist with investigating chargebacks, and liaise with payment providers
Conduct weekly bank reconciliations across the portfolio
Be a Casual Buyer for the WDTCI and assist the team with all SAP/Coupa related queries including tracking of all purchase orders, investigating and responding to supplier issues
Perform ad-hoc financial analysis as required by the team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Accounts PayableSupplier InvoicesPurchase OrdersP-Card ReconciliationsMonth End CloseQuarter End CloseJournalsReconciliationsBalance Sheet ReconciliationDeferred AccountsPrepaymentsFinance Tracking Systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or office-based?

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

What are the main responsibilities of the Assistant Finance Analyst?

The role involves ensuring smooth accounts payable operations, P-Card reconciliations, monthly close tasks, balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, competitor analysis, and ad-hoc financial analysis across Disney products.

What skills or experiences are needed for this position?

Experience with accounts payable, purchase orders, P-Card reconciliations, SAP/Coupa systems, financial reconciliations, and competitor analysis is required, along with strong attention to accuracy and timeliness.

What is the company culture like at The Walt Disney Company?

The culture emphasizes inclusivity, operating as an effective team by valuing unique perspectives, sharing knowledge, championing change, and acting as a good ambassador with integrity.

What makes a strong candidate for this Assistant Finance Analyst role?

Strong candidates demonstrate enthusiasm, accuracy in financial tasks, teamwork, integrity, and the ability to handle day-to-day finance functions like reconciliations and AP in a dynamic environment.