Sr Financial Analyst

Would you enjoy collaborating closely with operators to create lifelong memories for Guests of Disney Experiences?  Do you love to learn about business models which include hotels, food & beverage operations, entertainment, and Disney Vacation Club (DVC)?  Are you naturally curious about the “why” behind business performance and taking a proactive approach to problem-solving and driving improvements?

As a Senior Financial Analyst on the Disneyland Resort Hotel Operations Finance team, you would analyze metrics and trends to understand and influence business results.  Working closely with operations leaders and partners to provide key input on new business models and initiatives, designed to directly improve Guest experiences and drive shareholder value. 

Responsibilities

About You

You would join a fast-paced site operations finance team dedicated to impacting the Guest experience through strong partnering and creative analysis. 

Every single day as a Senior Financial Analyst on the Hotels Operations Finance team is different! On any given day you might:

• Collaborate with partners to review financial results, perform ad hoc analysis, propose recommendations to help drive initiatives and identify financial impacts for strategic opportunities
• Seek out business anomalies and patterns leveraging analytical tools and knowledge to shed light and gain understanding of the business to bolster strategies and initiatives
• Develop financials for a forecast, annual operating plan, or long-term plan inclusive of cost trending analysis and operating income cause-of-change analysis
• Produce a strong written presentation, then verbally present the data and analysis to partners at all levels, including General Managers and Vice Presidents, demonstrating ability to shift between technical and non-technical terminology depending on the audience
• Develop strategic and financial analyses to evaluate ongoing and new business commercial initiatives related to hotels and various lines of business
• Drive efficiency through process improvements, including maintaining and creating financial models, templates, and planning processes
• Create a new dashboard or analytical tool to derive insights from operations data
• Feel like an “insider” when you visit the hotels, experience a new offering, or see Guests purchasing and enjoying a product you worked on

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in finance, accounting, data analytics, business development or relevant analytically oriented functions
• Knowledge of forecasting and financial modeling, including proficiency in acquiring, organizing, and analyzing substantial amounts of data
• Demonstrated strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex analytics in a way that is easily understandable and executable, and enjoy “storytelling” to engage and influence a diverse audience
• Familiar with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) as well as advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint to understand, review and summarize operating performance
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven experience in financial modeling and analysis
• Strong attention to the detailed information and data accuracy, while keeping perspective on the bigger picture
• Natural curiosity and inquisitiveness, enjoy solving problems, strong work ethic, and self-motivated
• The ability to work in a team environment with a positive demeanor
• Ability to prioritize projects, manage tight deadlines, perform job responsibilities accurately, and achieve effective results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision
• Experience with SAP, Longview, or similar financial planning system

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven experience and a strong understanding of SAP, company hierarchy, Business Analysis Reporting, and Longview planning tools
• Strong technical ability [finance discipline, software, simple data mgmt (SQL, Macros), visualization (Tableau, Power BI), project management]
• Familiarity with Walt Disney Parks & Resorts operations, business units, and product offerings

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field

The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, California is $103,400 to $126,200.00 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.