Finance Analyst

Job Description

Location - this role is based in Hammersmith 4 days per week
Overall Purpose of the Role

Summary
of the role –
overall role contribution to team, department and
organisation

The team is responsible for marketing costs of our Studio content across Theatrical and streaming services. The Studio content is delivered by the following brand s
- Marvel , Lucas, Disney, Pixar, 20 th Century , S earchlight, and New Regency . In addition the broader team is responsible for the Music business within EMEA – across recorded music, publishing and concerts.

The role is responsible for delivering an effective, timely and accurate AOP, Forecast, FYP and close process across and requires effective collaboration with financial and non-financial business partners, influence key budget holders around risks and opportunities, and proactively identification of opportunities for business improvement.

Areas
of Responsibility

Key elements and required results
of the role

Delivery-
• Analyse and interpret reports and wider business data to identify risks and
opportunities for Content Marketing
• Prepare analysis to communicate clear financial messages to a non-technical audience
• Use
own initiative to highlight problems before they arise and propose solutions to mitigate business risk
• Provide financial support to multiple budget
owners across multiple geographies, managing updates of models, actuals and routine tasks as required to assist the wider team
• Take responsibility for discrete Finance projects to deliver improved financial management or systems to a part of the business
• Share knowledge effectively across the function to facilitate good financial management and support the development of others
• Any other FP&A activity to support the team as required

Business partnering-
• Build relationships with key budget holders to provide specialist advice, guidance and support to help financial management
• Influence key budget holders
on the basis
of identified risks and
opportunities to help guide future business planning
• Provide cover for SFA , deputising in their absence to provide support and guidance to business stakeholders

​Experience and Professional Qualifications Required

Level
of experience, Qualifications and People Management experience

Degree level essential and Accounting qualification (may be part qualified) e.g. ACCA, CIMA

Experience
of supporting commercial management to a high standard and working with the Regional Finance and Commercial head office.

Skills Required

Highlighting the key technical, language and job related skills required

Demonstrable track record
of providing commercial support to a business partner that's insightful, timely and responsive.

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Ability to produce clear and insightful analysis hat deliver key messaging at the appropriate level
of detail.

Numerate and analytical with a desire to think through and resolve problems. Results focused and outcome driven

Competencies Required

Highlighting the key competencies required for each role

Thinks Strategically
• Develops clear and consistent strategies to achieve the vision
• Leverages synergy
opportunities across functions and businesses
• Examines issues from a broad perspective, considering impact beyond immediate scope
• Stays current on business issues, industry trends, and technology advances

Builds Relationships
• Engages colleagues across the organization to
optimize performance
• Manages the needs of diverse stakeholders
• Facilitates win-win situations

Communicates Effectively
• Obtains full engagement through inspiring communications
• Provides appropriate rationale and context to drive commitment
• Effectively persuades others to support ideas and plans
• Listens and asks questions to ensure understanding

Drives Results
• Translates strategy into specific priorities,
objectives , and action plans
• Manages projects, processes and resources to produce desired
outcomes
• Uses technology to facilitate better results
• Analyses data and information to drive decisions

Inspires Creativity and Innovation
• Proactively looks for new
opportunities
• Transfers ideas and successes across boundaries
• Challenges the status quo

Champions Change
• Articulates a compelling business case for change
• Supports new initiatives
• Demonstrates flexibility in response to changes

Exhibits Professional Excellence
• Pursues excellence with integrity, passion and courage
• Shows consistency in words and actions
• Treats others with respect

This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (EMEA).

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8xo8q-18-218-8-36-42 in your application.