Manager, Business Planning and Strategy

This is a Full Time Job


We seek to recruit a highly qualified Manager to support the formulation and execution of ABC Entertainment and Studios' growth and profitability strategy.

The Manager will be a highly valued member of the Strategy team, working closely with the entire Finance & Strategy department and ABCE / ABCS executives on various strategic and operational initiatives. The Manager will play a key role in leading strategic analyses and identifying and assessing new growth initiatives. The Manager will drive analytic and research support across the network and studio, assessing its production, advertising, product offering, and distribution strategies. The individual must be an excellent communicator, comfortable presenting to senior executives and stakeholders across DATG.

The successful candidate should have a proven track record in strategy and financial analysis, as well as project management.

Responsibilities:

• Lead research, modeling, and other required analyses to inform business decisions
• Develop effective, compelling presentations for senior-level executives
• Independently manage small/medium-scale project assignments end-to-end
• Work with senior business unit executives to create the Long Range Plan and Annual Operating Plan for ABC Entertainment Group and ABC Studios
• Work effectively and partner with other leaders to implement improved processes and pursue strategic initiatives within ABCE / ABCS and across the entire DATG portfolio
• Perform marketplace research and analyze trends in television distribution and production to inform leader decisions

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of prior experience in management consulting, investment banking and/or strategic planning
• Deep strategic knowledge of the linear/digital business and media ecosystem
• Superior analytical, financial modeling, and research skills
• Proficient in communicating complex ideas and data sets graphically in an effective way for senior-level executives
• Superior attention to detail
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Takes initiative and is a self-starter, with the ability to lead projects from inception
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a collaborative team
• Excellent interpersonal skills; highly effective at working with a variety of business partners and diverse stakeholders
• Familiarity with working in or with large organizations

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
• Proven strong academic track record

Preferred Education

• MBA from a top-tier business school preferred

About Disney ABC Television Group:

Disney/ABC Television Group (DATG) redefines the future of media and entertainment. Delivering compelling creative, great storytelling, ground-breaking technology, high-impact marketing and innovative distribution, DATG 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, DATG 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.