Senior Financial Analyst, + Content

Job Description

Featuring a portfolio of top-tier streaming services including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Hotstar, Disney DTC is the premium entertainment destination that connects viewers to the great stories of The Walt Disney Company and more. We're looking for talented team-player specialists with an entrepreneurial spirit, who thrive upon the incomparable legacy of our company yet embrace unconventional thinking, and who are passionate about contributing to The Walt Disney Company's direct-to-consumer experience through strategic hard-work and determination.

We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for DTC Content that will primarily support the growing Disney+ Library content offering, including theatrical films and linear networks series. This role will interface with a wide variety of partners from Disney+ Content Curation, Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, Content Creation (e.g. Studio, Disney General Entertainment) and the regional teams of the Company. You will work closely with key stakeholders in these areas to set Disney+ and Star content financial plans while establishing clear communication and aligned objectives throughout the fiscal year. This is a great opportunity to join an exciting, high-priority growth area for the company. And to gain exposure to content across the Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Nat Geo brands.

Responsibilities:
• Build and track Disney+ budgets for 2nd run theatrical and network content through short-term and long-term planning cycles, as well as ad hoc analysis
• Collaborate with DMED and Regional DTC FP&A teams to oversee and communicate content investment and P&L forecasts
• Partner with Content Curation, Content Planning & Analysis, and other global teams to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Create, improve, and maintain department financial reporting tools and processes
• Create and communicate executive summaries that headline the financial health of Disney+ Content
• Partner with Controllership teams across the company to set up reporting structures and ensure accuracy of quarter close entries
• Stay up to date on SVOD industry trends amidst a rapidly changing landscape

Basic Qualifications:
• 2-4 years of relevant experience, ideally in an FP&A role in a Media company
• Expert knowledge of Excel, including building and maintaining complex models with large data sets
• Ambitious and positive attitude, with the ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
• Strong attention to detail without losing sight of broader objectives
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarize ideas and issues to Executive management
• Ability to drive and implement process improvements across key activities
• Ability to work well in teams, both within the group and also with other business units
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects at the same time, while keeping management properly informed
• SAP and Cognos experience is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with the brands and franchises of The Walt Disney Company
• Experience in SVOD platforms
• Experience in Content Finance

Required Education
• Bachelor's degree required (emphasis in Business, Finance or Accounting preferred)

Preferred Education
• CPA and/or MBA

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro3vpp-18-188-44-223-42 in your application.