Senior Manager, DTC Content Finance at The Walt Disney Company

Santa Monica, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Media, StreamingIndustries

7+ years of relevant experience ideally in entertainment, 2+ years of management experience with direct reports is a plus
Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues
Expert knowledge of Excel, including building models from the ground up
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarize ideas and issues to executive management
Strong attention to detail without losing sight of broader objectives
Ability to drive and implement process improvements across key activities
Ability to work well in teams, both within the group and also with other business units
Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
SAP and Cognos experience is a plus
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects at the same time, while keeping management properly informed
Bachelor’s degree required (emphasis in Business, Economics, Finance or Accounting preferred), CP&A or MBA is a plus

Own the administrative execution and consolidation of quarterly forecasts, annual operating plans, and long-range plans for Hulu and global 3p licensing content
Oversee team responsible for the budgeting of Hulu licensed content and global 3p licensed content for Disney+
Execute ad hoc analyses across the broad portfolio of Hulu and global licensing in direct support of senior Disney leadership
Develop and mentor a team of two with a focus on growth mindset
Collaborate with Disney Entertainment teams to oversee and communicate content costs and P&L forecasts
Partner with Programming, Content Planning & Analysis, and other content related teams to support strategic and operational decision-making
Create, improve, and maintain department financial reporting tools and processes
Partner with Controllership teams across the company to set up reporting structures and interpret changes in content accounting treatment
Stay up to date on SVOD industry trends amidst a rapidly changing landscape
Hire, lead, develop and motivate a team of Finance professionals