Financial Analyst
ABC
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Job Summary:
The Walt Disney Television Group is seeking a Financial Analyst for ABC News, as part of the Newsgathering & Operations Finance team. The team is responsible for financial planning and analysis related to both domestic and international news bureaus, operations, tech, ABC Audio, Special Events, Politics, etc. The Financial Analyst will work closely on financial analysis and reporting related to Newsgathering Operations, Engineering and Crews. This includes, but is not limited to ongoing cost analysis, gathering/analyzing data for budget /forecasts/long range plans, owning specific cross-team analysis, and working on ad hoc projects to drive business performance. The Financial Analyst will also facilitate reporting for the Newsgathering Finance team.
Responsibilities:
• Financial Reporting / Planning
• Assist in quarterly close process related to Operations, Engineering, News Crews: in-depth analysis, accrual preparations, and participate in providing commentary
• Prepare weekly estimation of news coverage costs
• Provide financial support for the operations/support areas: develop reporting tools to facilitate business analysis
• Assist with preparation of annual budget, forecasts, and long range plans: build detailed budgets, analyzing cost pacing, input data into Cognos/SAP and other tools, that will be presented to management
• Research historical cost trends to identify opportunities for process improvement
• Build and maintain financial reports for the Newsgathering & Operations Finance team
• Business Planning & Decision Support across ABC News
• Partner with other ABC News Finance teams to improve processes across the finance team
• Develop and enhance reporting tools and dashboards to analyze spending, identify areas for cost efficiencies, proactively lead process changes, and track improvements
• Coordinate with production teams to track, monitor and analyze cost for specific stories
• Additional ad hoc projects across News portfolio might include providing support for new strategic initiatives, programming changes, and other business processes
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Minimum 1-2 years relevant experience with close/forecasting/consolidations/data analysis/financial modeling
• Advanced Excel skills and modelling (macros and spreadsheet experience)
• Candidate must be detail-oriented, deliverable focused, and well-organized
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and build relationships with various business partners across all levels of management
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and be flexible to handle multiple priorities
• Be a self-starter who requires minimal supervision on day-to-day tasks and analyses
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior media/television/broadcast industry experience
• SAP / Cognos / TM1 experience a plus
Required Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
About Walt Disney Television:
Walt Disney Television (WDT) redefines the future of media and entertainment. Delivering compelling creative, great storytelling, ground-breaking technology, high-impact marketing and innovative distribution, WDT offers multiple opportunities to build a career that supports entertaining and informing the world. A key unit of The Walt Disney Company, one of the world's most admired vertically integrated media enterprises, WDT includes global live action and animation entertainment, news, owned television stations, and radio. If you've got a passion to join our team of talented professionals we want to hear your story.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Walt Disney Television.
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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