WDI Finance Intern, Spring 2026

About the Role & Program

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide! Working across a spectrum of teams that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, we blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe! In this role, you will report to a Senior Finance Manager.

What You Will Do

The intern will maintain financial reports, monitor and control costs and budgets, track commitments from both internal and 3rd party consultants and contractors, prepare budgets and perform financial sensitivity analysis where appropriate. You will assist in the development and monitoring of key internal controls and develop working relationships with internal partners and understand their core business.

• Maintaining accurate financial information and developing basic financial models for performance and trend analysis
• Identifying financial issues and presenting analyses in a format that clearly communicates results for management evaluation
• Understanding accounting impacts to areas of responsibility that could affect financial performance
• Interfacing and building rapport with project /department team members, management, and internal/external partners
• Promoting financial controls throughout the organization
• Developing financial analysis to influence decisions
• Developing alternatives/proposals for operational improvements
• Working with the project team to establish budgets, costing strategies, and maintain EFC’s (estimated final costs)
• Setting up and maintaining WBS (Work Breakdown Structure)
• Providing regular reporting and analysis management (e.g. cash flow analysis and forecasting, completion cost reporting)

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to work in a flexible team environment including functional groups outside of the department
• Organized individual with initiative willing to take a creative approach and work on assigned projects independently
• Outstanding verbal and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Experience with creative thinking and fast turnaround production
• Ability to develop and interpret financial models
• Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and work with deadlines
• Proven computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• SAP experience
• Business Intelligence Software (Microsoft PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) experience

Education

• A junior, senior or recent graduate working toward a bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related area

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• Enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

• Candidate must be available to work full time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship
• The internship duration is 6 months
• This internship is a primarily on-site position -- Must be able to provide own housing and reliable transportation for work in the Glendale, CA area, with occasional days in Anaheim, CA. Also requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace.

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The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $22.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.