Sr Financial Analyst-FinanceAccounting (Lucasfilm)

Job Posting Title:

Sr Financial Analyst-Finance/Accounting (Lucasfilm)

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Job Description:

We are looking for a detailed analytical problem solver who enjoys juggling multiple responsibilities to join our Senior Financial Analyst role at Lucasfilm offers a unique and dynamic mix of hands-on accounting bottoms up financial planning and operational partnership.

This position provides an interesting combination of detailed accounting financial planning responsibilities and operational support. You would be responsible for detailed forecasting and budgeting processes while partnering closely with key department heads. Youll also ensure clean accounting records including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations. You will work both independently and closely with the Finance team on a daily basis and will be in constant communication with our operational teams to address their dynamic needs develop insightful financial analyses to support decision-making support ongoing execution of the budget and provide accurate reporting.

This position is considered Hybrid which means the employee will work onsite in our San Francisco office and occasionally from home.

What youll do

• Actively own the recurring forecast Annual Operating Plan and Long Range Plan for assigned areas including deep financial analysis data entry into TM1 budget reconciliations and preparation of supplemental support schedules presentation slides and other deliverables

• Partner with operational department heads to build and review budgets regularly providing key insights and recommendations as well as detailed analysis of responsible areas for potential savings

• Independently reconcile and summarize detailed project data from multiple sources

• Proactively coordinate with Lucasfilm and Disney counterparts to ensure a timely quarter end close and submission of deliverables

• Research and document variances and other deep insights between forecast and actual results

• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations with the appropriate supporting documentation

• Assist in detailed review of accounts payable invoices and travel requestsensuring accuracy and completeness of data and appropriate controls in place

• Coordinate on Accounts Receivable with Disney Controllership by collecting and reconciling SAP data and preparing invoice requests

• Build financial models and develop reports based on the needs of executive management and incoming requests from other stakeholders

• Identify needs and drive efforts for process improvements including use of existing tools and AI to build agentic and scripted efficiencies in existing workflows

• Build and leverage professional network within Lucasfilm Disney and third party partners as needed to gather and provide financial information perform analyses and achieve other goals and objectives

• Support budget owners with the purchasing process by providing coding interfacing with Disney Procurement and ensuring POs are received and invoiced appropriately

• Independently provide assistance in resolving inquiries for assigned functional areas and as a resource for other team members

• Own full fixed asset cycle for responsible areas inclusive of budgeting execution and in-service details

• Track detailed project and contract information including maintenance and use of SAP WBS structures

• Take on moderately complex to complex special projects and ad-hoc analyses as needed

• Support our full Corporate and Technology orgs Company Store and Corporate Allocation functions

What were looking for

• 5 years experience in a broad accounting or finance role

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related field required

• Detail oriented with very strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

• Ability to multitask meet multiple overlapping deadlines and make informed decisions about prioritization

• A proactive problem-solving self starter with a strong desire to contribute to the team and Companys success

• Desire to work seamlessly within a strong team in a fast-paced unpredictable ambiguous environment

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal

• Maturity to handle confidential information

• Prior professional experience solving complex issues in creative ways

• Experience with major ERP accounting systems (SAP Oracle etc.) and cloud-based productivity software (e.g. Google Workspace Zoom DocuSign etc.)

• Expert in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets (incl. Power Query XLookup Pivot etc)

• Interest in or prior experience leveraging AI tools such as Gemini Claude etc. to find efficiencies and solve complex business issues

• Experience and proficiency with business planning software (TM1 Planning Analytics a plus)

• Prior experience supporting a retail business a plus

• Previous experience with ERP integrated project tracking such as SAP WBS or Oracle Projects a plus

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco CA is $121100 to $156600. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates 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.

Job Posting Segment:

DEFIN

Job Posting Primary Business:

FP&A

Primary Job Posting Category:

Financial Analysis

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City State Region Postal Code:

San Francisco CA USA

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Date Posted:

Required Experience:

Senior IC