Senior Financial Analyst at The Walt Disney Company

Bristol, Connecticut, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Media, SportsIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of relevant work experience
Fluency with financial concepts and analysis
Acute attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated experience with managing competing priorities and deadlines
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint, including advanced formula comprehension and ability to create financial presentations
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Oracle, Cognos TM1 and SAP
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or other related field

Responsibilities

Own and maintain ESPN cash flow models, working in partnership with finance and accounting contacts to deliver accurate cash flow forecasts and assemble variance explanations for senior management
Maintain the ESPN segment P&L for ESPN’s minority owners, playing a key role in segment quarterly close, forecast development and analysis, and summarizing key information for management. Additional responsibilities include calculating and analyzing annual dividend payments to ESPN’s minority owners
Lead the close and forecast process for Other Revenue within the ESPN P&L
Assist in driving finance transformation initiatives including the integration of the ESPN P&L into a new finance system
Identify process improvement opportunities and assist with implementation efforts for departmental projects/initiatives
Assist the Senior Manager on special projects, as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Financial ModelingCash Flow ForecastingP&L AnalysisVariance AnalysisFinancial ForecastingProcess ImprovementFinance Transformation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Senior Financial Analyst role?

The position is based in Bristol, CT, USA.

What are the basic qualifications required for this position?

Candidates need 3+ years of relevant work experience, fluency with financial concepts and analysis, acute attention to detail, strong organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated experience managing competing priorities and deadlines, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.

What preferred qualifications are mentioned for this role?

Preferred qualifications include experience working with Oracle, Cognos TM1 and SAP, and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or other related field.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of team will I be working with in this role?

This role is part of the ESPN Financial Planning & Analysis team, a multi-functional group that collaborates closely with teams across Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and senior leaders, while supporting reporting for minority stakeholders like Hearst Corporation.