Senior Financial Analyst, Studio Ultimates

Job Description

The Studio Ultimates team is responsible for consolidating ultimates and managing APR expense for Studio content films from Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel, 20th Century, Searchlight, Pixar and Walt Disney Animation.
We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst that will play a key role in deploying and implementing new systems and tools for the Studio Ultimates finance team. Initiatives include automating financial consolidation tasks, integrating existing processes with a new enterprise performance management (EPM) system, and exploring new data-driven forecasting methods. This role offers a great opportunity to build and partner with finance teams across various lines of businesses (theatrical, home entertainment, music, etc.).

Responsibilities:
• Consolidating and analyzing the ultimates (10-year P&L projections) for each Studio film in compliance with FASB ASC 926, focusing on management reporting and the accuracy of the participations and residuals estimates
• Building and maintaining automation scripts to streamline quarter-close processes, in conjunction with finance transformation initiatives
• Developing a new ultimate financial trending tool (inception-to-date/remaining-to-go) using data-driven approaches
• Calculating participation and residual cost ultimate models for each Studio film based on contractual deal points for the film's key talent and co-producing studios
• Ad-hoc reporting as requested to support senior management and business partners
Attributes:
• Systems: strong knowledge of Excel required, EPM experience preferred; database management skills (e.g., SQL) and coding (e.g., Python) a plus
• Analysis: ability to identify trends and patterns using data-driven approaches, ability to prepare causes of change with an attention to detail
• Communication: strong written and verbal communication skills with partners across the company
• Multi-tasker: strong organizational and troubleshooting skills, ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree required (emphasis in Business, Finance or Accounting, with some statistical coursework)
• 2+ of experience in forecasting and planning, and/or accounting, with data analytics and database tools
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, SQL, and financial systems such as SAP/Cognos required
• Experience with Python and Tableau a plus
The hiring range for this position in California is $104,800.00-$128,000.00 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.
About The Walt Disney Studios:
For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.
Walt Disney Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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