Sr Financial Analyst

Sr Financial Analyst

The Group is currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst that will play a key role within the Studio Finance team at Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS). This is a critical role in collecting, summarizing and interpreting Studio financial data for the WDAS Leadership team. The Sr. Financial Analyst will work closely with the various teams across Disney Animation as well as the Studio Segment Finance and Controllership teams.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the dedicated finance partner to WDAS Technology and Operations departments. Lead the Budget, Forecast, Close, and Long-Range Strategic planning cycles for these specialized areas
• Own end-to-end Capital reporting process. Track project spend, analyze variances, and manage the approval pipeline for critical studio investments
• Partner with Studio Controllership and assist in the quarterly close process
• Critically evaluate and communicate financial information and recommendations in a digestible format to present to department leaders and finance executives
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives as well as document policies and procedures
• Partner with the various WDAS Overhead departments to create fiscal year plans as well as provide strategic guidance
• Build models to help consolidate and analyze Studio trends as well as provide input and help drive ad hoc projects for the Studio

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, or a related field. Experience partnering with Technology, Engineering, or Operations teams is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required (emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred). CPA and/or MBA is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues
• Strong knowledge of Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarize ideas and issues to Studio management
• Strong attention to detail without losing sight of broader objectives
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to drive and implement process improvements across key activities
• Ability to work well in teams, both within the group and with other departments
• Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
• SAP and Cognos experience is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects at the same time, while keeping supervisor properly informed

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $104,800.00 to $128,000.00 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.

Combining masterful artistry and storytelling with groundbreaking technology, Walt Disney Animation Studios is a filmmaker-driven animation studio responsible for creating some of the most beloved films ever made. Disney Animation continues to build on its rich legacy of innovation and creativity, from the first fully-animated feature film, 1937's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," to 2025's "Zootopia 2." Among the studio's timeless creations are "Pinocchio," "Sleeping Beauty," "The Jungle Book," "The Little Mermaid," "The Lion King," "Frozen," "Moana" and "Encanto."

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Animation 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.