Finance Analyst

About the Role & Team
Be you, be here, be part of the story!

At The Walt Disney Company, magic is more than just a word; it's a way of life. For a century, we've been inspiring imaginations, celebrating diversity, and bringing families together through our beloved stories, characters, and experiences. From our iconic theme parks and resorts to our groundbreaking films, television shows, interactive media and products, we're dedicated to creating magic that knows no bounds.

We are looking for a Finance Analyst to make a meaningful impact and be part of a dynamic team. Join us in shaping the magic behind the scenes!

The Motion Pictures team is responsible for the sales, distribution and marketing of approximately 30 cinematic releases per year across our Marvel, Lucas, Disney, Pixar, 20th Century, Searchlight, and New Regency brands. 

As a Finance Analyst, the successful postholder will be responsible for delivering an effective, timely and accurate AOP, Forecast, FYP and close process across a group of markets along with completing regional costs and consolidation. This role 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. 

Please note: This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday).

What You Will Do

Delivery 

• Analyse and interpret reports and wider business data to identify risks and opportunities for Motion Pictures  

• 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  

• Consolidate regional view of Motion Pictures throughout forecasting and planning cycle  

• 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  

Business partnering 

• Build relationships with key budget holders to provide specialist advice, guidance and support to help Motion Pictures’ financial management  

• Influence key budget holders on the basis of identified risks and opportunities to help guide future business planning  

• Provide cover for SFAs, deputising in their absence to provide support and guidance to business stakeholders  

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Degree Qualified or equivalent experience, with a desire to progress within a Finance Analyst career path.
• An understanding of financial planning and analysis, and experience of working in a similar role within the Media sector would be highly desirable
• Experience working with financial IT systems, with strong proficiency in Excel
• Experience of working with and providing financial support to operational and commercial teams
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to produce clear and insightful presentations that deliver key messaging at the appropriate level of detail
• Financial modelling and analysis
• Template creation and consolidation
• Numerate and analytical with a desire to think through and resolve problems
• Results focused and outcome driven

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.