Senior Project Financial Analyst
The Walt Disney Company
Job Posting Title:
Senior Project Financial AnalystReq ID:
10115806Job Description:
The Senior Project Financial Analyst will support finance-related deliverables for Enterprise Technology projects and or/programs. This person will work closely with the existing Program Management team to support detailed financial tracking needs. Functions include assisting in financial budgeting/planning, tracking actuals vs forecast and AOP, preparing accruals, reviewing financial proformas, conducting financial forecasting, and liaising with project owners to ensure delivery is within budget.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with appropriate business and functional partners to support and manage project financials for multiple active programs or projects
• Track detailed financials based on the project plan, commitments, contracts/SOWs, invoice management (day-to-day financial management of project spend)
• Prepare and update financial plans, forecasts, and other forward-looking financial reviews while proactively identifying issues and providing commentary
• Manage quarterly close activities and prepare quarter/year-end close entries; work with Accounting to prepare accruals, reclasses, prepaid expenses, and various journal entries as necessary
• Lead presentation meetings with project leaders concerning monthly forecasts and actuals; includes variance and cause of change explanations and effective storytelling that influences decision-making
• Review project proformas prior to routing for final approval and maintain Clarity Cost Plans for projects within their portfolio of projects
• Serve as point of contact for project financials inquiries/needs, and conduct ad-hoc analysis and reporting as requested by leaders and/or the Finance Consolidations team
• Assist in conducting weekly BOT support hour sessions, and monthly training sessions regarding EnTech finance processes and functions
• Provide input on project accounting/finance process improvements
Basic Qualifications
• 5+ years of Project Controller (Sr. Financial Analyst) experience managing technology programs
• Experience managing multiple project financials, priorities, and tasks across teams
• Proficient in preparing detailed monthly financial project/program reports and leading meetings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skillset with a creative mindset for increasing efficiencies and automation
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel – proficient in developing pivot tables, graphs, and Excel formulas
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with executive leadership
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Clarity PPM
• SAP experience (pulling Actuals and other reports)
• Experience working for a large company and within a matrix organization
• Experience supporting technology organizations
Required Education
• Bachelors in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Technology and/or a related field
• Project management skills (PMI Certification or equivalent a plus)
Job Posting Segment:
Enterprise TechnologyJob Posting Primary Business:
Technology Processes & PerformancePrimary Job Posting Category:
Financial AnalysisEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Orlando, FL, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - CA - 820 S Flower StDate Posted:
2025-03-21