Senior Financial Analyst

This is a Full Time Job

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Quick Summary:
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Financial Planning and Analysis team. The role involves forecasting, analyzing technology expenses, and managing financial models while working closely with various internal stakeholders.

• Salary: $104,300 – $130,300 per year
• Workplace Requirements: Based in New York, NY
• Years of Experience Required: At least 2 years of experience in consulting, financial services, or corporate finance
• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Math, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Hard Skills Required: Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, financial modeling, accounting
• Soft Skills Required: Collaboration, problem-solving, attention to detail, communication
• Preferred Skills/Experience: SAP, Cognos TM1, Hyperion, experience in FP&A

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Full Posting:

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis
Location: New York, NY

About the Role & Team:
Disney Entertainment & ESPN (DE&E) Technology is transforming the future of the company, and the Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) in Financial Planning and Analysis plays a key role in that transformation. The SFA collaborates with the DE&E Technology team to prepare long-range plans, annual budgets, and quarterly forecasts. This role involves managing cloud and variable software costs, and supporting the financial needs of Disney's Direct-to-Consumer products and broadcast networks.

What You Will Do:
• Create and improve financial models to forecast and analyze technology expenses
• Support the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan and current-year forecasts
• Track invoices, manage accruals, and reconcile general ledger data
• Manage the quarter close process, including preparing journal entries and variance reports
• Prepare ad-hoc reports, special projects, and presentations for internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with Technology stakeholders, including senior executives, budget owners, and engineers

Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Math, Statistics, or a scientific field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in consulting, financial services, or corporate finance
• Strong analytical skills and advanced computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and ability to learn new systems quickly

Preferred Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience in FP&A, public accounting, or financial services
• Experience working with financial systems like SAP, Cognos TM1, or Hyperion