Manager, Financial Systems at The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, MediaIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of staff management experience
Experience working for large company and within a matrix organization
Experience in using SAP or another ERP
Ability to lead, mentor and develop versatile teams
Demonstrated technical proficiency in leading projects of medium to large scale and implemented change initiatives as a technical expert within a specified product or process area
Facilitate scope definition, and high-level planning, discovery, and estimation workshops for projects with cross-functional teams
Quantify cost factors to deliver project deliverables including resources, project oversight, objective risk and related contingency
Capture key assumptions and dependencies established through estimation activities
Expertly lead and drive cross-functional projects, and individual project tracks of large programs through full delivery life-cycle ensuring project is delivered timely and on-budget
Manage resource assignment, budget, scheduling, and scope prioritization, and change control
Work with cross subject area team members to validate project assumptions and review project plans with leadership
Ensure accurate documentation of scope of work with help from cross subject area functional leads
Serve as primary liaison among multiple teams, including DFS, Technology, vendors and key functional/business teams
Strong quantitative and analytical skills combined with solid business and financial savvy
Flexible, “special-projects” orientation coupled with solid ability to deliver on baseline client service obligations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to succinctly convey relevant information across multiple levels of the organization and confidently project a professional image that develops relationship building and collaboration
Ability to work independently on self-directed and assigned tasks under moderate direction and supervision
(Preferred) CPA or CMA license, or equivalent
(Preferred) PMP or equivalent

Responsibilities

Help define and drive long term strategy and improvements for Disney Financial Systems and related processes within the record to consolidate process areas
Implement strategic plans and participate in the selection of methods, tools, techniques, and evaluation criteria required to achieve desired results
Develop strategies for acquiring and analyzing metrics to identify trends, process/system opportunities and recommend corrective action
In support of projects, work with cross functional teams to coordinate and advise on all aspects of the project life cycle including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, developing training and communication solutions, and ensure closure and completion projects
Build and maintain excellent client service relationships, interact, and partner with all levels of management to help drive collaborative business decisions

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Financial SystemsRecord to ConsolidateProcess ImprovementMetrics AnalysisProject ManagementLeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic PlanningCommunication

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the team structure for this role?

This role reports to the Senior Manager, Financial Systems and leads five direct reports as part of the dynamic Disney Financial Systems team.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this position?

Required qualifications include 5+ years of staff management experience, experience in a large company and matrix organization, experience using SAP or another ERP, and demonstrated ability to lead, mentor teams, and drive cross-functional projects.

What makes a strong candidate for this Manager, Financial Systems role?

A strong candidate will have a proven history of effective leadership, excellent communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment adapting to priority changes, and experience leading cross-functional projects in a large matrix organization.