Sr Financial Analyst

Disney Experiences (DX) Technology & Digital (T&D) is a global team at the forefront of innovation–Powering the Magic for our Guests through cutting-edge technology and digital experiences.

The DX T&D Finance team partners closely with finance and business leaders to deliver insightful analysis, support strategic decision making, and manage the financial planning cycles with a focus on timeliness, accuracy and impactful storytelling.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about supporting innovation and is eager to drive process improvements to add value across a dynamic finance team.

This role will be instrumental in supporting capital investment decisions across the segment, with a focus on developing financial models, coordinating with cross-functional finance partners, and ensuring thorough review and socialization of Capital Authorization Requests (CARs).

What You Will Do:

• Project Pro Forma & CAR Development

  • Partner with Technology & Digital project teams to develop project pro formas, align on financial schedules, scope, and strategic rationale for capital projects

  • Conduct detailed reviews of financial estimates, validate assumptions, and frame capital versus expense classifications in collaboration with Controllership

  • Build strong relationships across Finance, Technology, and DX Business Units to support CAR development, socialization, and routing. 

  • Provide financial guidance and thought partnership throughout the CAR development lifecycle

• Capital Consolidation

  • Consolidate T&D capital for all planning cycles including Long Term Capital Plan (LTCP), Annual Capital Plan (ACP), and forecasts. Consolidate and submit to DX Capital Planning and domestic business unit finance teams

  • Perform financial analysis and analyze ongoing trends to inform the capital forecast

• Develop a solid understanding of the business and serve as a key finance partner to Technology & Digital, delivering insights and decision support through various financial analyses

• Prepare executive-level presentations, ensuring clear, concise and accurate financial storylines

• Develop and distribute monthly financial reports

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by proactively identifying areas for improvement and sharing best practices across the team

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting or related field (experience in a financial consolidations role is a plus)

• High attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines, effectively manage multiple priorities and perform job responsibilities accurately in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Strong analytical and writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

• Ability to build effective working relationships with team members, peers, partners/clients at all levels across the organization

• Strong technical acumen with experience in Microsoft Excel, SAP/ S/4 Hana, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet

• Familiarity with data modeling, including Power BI and other visualization software

• Self-starter, with natural curiosity, willingness to challenge the status quo

• Professional team player with a positive “can do” attitude

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent