Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

This is a Full Time Job

Location: Bristol, Connecticut, United States; New York, New York, United States

Job Summary:

Would you like to be a part of a team that is redefining The Walt Disney Company? Disney Entertainment & ESPN (DE&E) Technology is building our future. As a Manager in Financial Planning and Analysis, you will partner and strategize with the DE&E Technology organization to be part of the change. The products, platforms and advancements being introduced by Technology are only possible with versatile, dedicated, and hardworking teams. We are looking for the best finance professionals to join our team during this exciting time.

As a Manager with DE&E Technology Finance, you will collaborate and support the DE&E Technology organization to prepare long-range plans, annual budgets, and quarterly forecasts. You will also work closely with Accounting and Controllership on the recurring quarterly close process. This role will be responsible for running the Engineering Services pillar and will work closely with senior Finance and Technology executives. Engineering Services plays a vital role in delivering Disney's Direct-to-Consumer products to our customers and fans, as well as powering Disney's broadcast and cable networks. As we support this dynamic space, our goal is to develop the DE&E Technology Finance team into a world-class organization that can carry Technology into the future.

This position will be based in Bristol, CT or New York, NY and reports to the Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis for DE&E Technology.

Responsibilities

In DE&E Technology, every day is different! In Technology, change is constant, and operations are dynamic, so we must be flexible. On any one day you might:
• Prepare forecasts, annual operating plan (AOP), long-range plan (LRP), and variance analysis for Engineering Services pillar as advised by Segment and Corporate FP&A.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive forecasting model for supported areas; Present Forecast and Actuals to budget owners during forecast cycles and lead quarterly close activities.
• Establish positive relationships and collaborate frequently with key Technology stakeholders, including senior executives, chiefs of staff, budget owners, and engineers, to update forecasts, report actuals, and analyze trends.
• Assess risks and opportunities and present recommendations to Finance and Technology leaders over the course of the year.
• Work on ad-hoc strategic analysis and reporting as requested by Technology leaders, lines of business (LOBs) and/or Finance Consolidations team
• Manage quarter close by collaborating with Accounting to prepare accruals, reclasses, prepaid expenses, and various journal entries as vital; Report variance explanations as part of a quarterly close package.
• Analyze trends to support storytelling and influence decision-making
• Build presentations for review with senior leaders
• Support the growth and development of 1 to 2 direct reports

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Collaborative mentality combined with the ability to work independently
• Proven track record to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skillset
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Sophisticated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Intellectual curiosity
• Executive presence; comfortable and confident engaging with senior leaders
• Experience with ERP software such as SAP and COGNOS preferred but not required

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. MBA, CPA) preferred but not required

Benefits:
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

The hiring range for this position in New York is $126,000 to $157,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.