Sr Financial Analyst
The Walt Disney Company
Job Posting Title:
Sr Financial AnalystReq ID:
10123096Job Description:
About the Role & Team
This Senior Financial Analyst will play an integral role on the Walt Disney Imagineering Project Finance team. This position will also play a meaningful role in instituting new systems and practices around project controls, budget management and financial reporting!
What You Will Do
On any given day you might:
Meet and collaborate with partners across the business to review financial results or to make changes to the operation
Support forecasting, budgeting, and short & long term business planning for US-based projects
Support the completion of ad-hoc analysis
Build detailed analysis for presentations and reporting packages to Senior Leadership
Coordinate strong written and verbal communication that conveys data and analysis to partners at all levels, including Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents
Develop cases for new business opportunities such as a new attraction, new hotel/vacation club, fireworks show, a new Food & Beverage location, a special event, cruise line projects, etc.
Feel like an “insider” when you visit a store or watch a new parade, and see Guests purchasing and enjoying the work and analysis you do behind the scenes
Required Qualifications & Skills
At least two (2) years of finance or accounting experience in a service industry environment
Proven experience and strong understanding of SAP and company hierarchy
Demonstrated leadership skills
Strong finance and accounting analytical skills
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
Proven ability to critically analyze drivers and variance explanations
Ability to perform sophisticated financial analysis and identify solutions
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong decision-making skills
Strong process orientation with a demeanor for continually driving efficiency
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build and deliver executive level presentations
Positive relationship building skills and ability to interact with all levels of partners
Ability to work in an environment with constantly evolving priorities
Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work a flexible schedule to support partners in different time zones
Preferred Qualifications
Proven track record to solve problems creatively
Service oriented individual who wants to help and push the team forward
Self-starter who excels in a team environment and who challenges the status quo by continually searching for opportunities to improve internal processes
Knowledge of Disney Experiences operations, business units, and product offerings
A Master’s degree or equivalent experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Accounting
Job Posting Segment:
FinanceJob Posting Primary Business:
WDI FinancePrimary Job Posting Category:
Financial AnalysisEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Lake Buena Vista, FL, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2025-06-05