Senior Financial Analyst - Publishing Global Consolidation

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Job description

Job Summary

Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products (DPEP) bring stories and characters to life through innovative and engaging physical products and digital experiences across more than 100 categories, from toys and t-shirts to apps, books, console games, and much more. The business is home to world-class teams of app and game developers, licensing and retail experts, leading retail and e-commerce businesses - Disney store and shopDisney.com - as well as renowned artists, storytellers, and technologists who inspire imaginations around the world.

Disney Publishing Worldwide develops original, award-winning Learning and Storytelling content for Disney, Marvel, Lucas, and own-created brands, which fuels both DPEP and TWDC. It is considered the largest children's publishing brand in the world.

We are seeking a motivated Senior Financial Analyst to be an integral part of the global FP&A function of Disney Publishing Worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Support planning across key business cycles: Annual Operating Plan, Long-Term Strategic Plan, Monthly Forecasts and Quarter Close, including the preparation of presentations to Publishing and DPEP Executive teams
• Support all aspects of the P&L, including revenues, costs and managed operating income
• Maintain and streamline current financial reports, and develop new tools to provide business insights and enable decision support for both Finance and Operations
• Perform ad-hoc benchmark reporting and deep-dive analysis to support business growth strategies
• Utilization of multiple systems and tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Invision, Cognos and SAP, as well as partnering across functions and disciplines
• A key liaison in ensuring the financial deliverables to Disney Publishing Global teams and business partners are accurate and timely
• Drive efficiency through process improvements, including constant update, revision and creation of financial models and templates
• Build key relationships across lines of business to coordinate best practice sharing
• Report directly to a Finance Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Finance or equivalent)
• 3 to 5 years of Financial, Planning & Analysis work experience
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deliverable timeline
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow drivers
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and prioritize work with tight deadlines
• Able to work autonomously, take directions and inputs from partners locally and remotely
• Willingness to take on initiatives and learn new systems and applications
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint ability; SAP and Cognos experience preferred