Senior Financial Analyst (6 months Contract)

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The Disney Cruise Line (DCL) Finance Team is responsible for supporting and managing all aspects of the financial, planning and analysis and business decision support for DCL. DCL is a fast paced, dynamic business that is part of Disney Signature Experiences, an entrepreneurial growth engine for the Disney Experience segment. 

The Senior Financial Analyst (Singapore) role will provide finance support for operations and DCL expansion into Asia markets. This role will primarily support monthly planning, forecasting, business analysis and day to day finance support.

This role also partners closely with the DCL team based in Singapore and the DCL Finance team based in the US (Florida). 

This role reports to the Senior Finance Manager in Singapore and at the same time requires collaborating with finance partners in the US. Additionally, the role will work closely with the controllership, tax and legal team ensuring the appropriate financial processes, controls and policies are applied.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for developing relationships with key partners to manage closing, forecast, planning and day-to-day finance support
• Support the consolidation and presentation of all the Singapore based operations along with Disney Adventure financials
• Perform detailed analyses of business performance by tracking revenue and expenses, providing meaningful insights and variance analysis. The role also supports the preparation of presentation decks
• Support business teams by providing financial information, purchase order management, vendor setup and work closely with Sales and Marketing and other functions to manage expenses
• Perform ad-hoc projects/requests as assigned

 
Basic Qualifications

• Perform ad-hoc projects/requests as assigned
• 2-5 years of financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative analysis and financial modeling
• Strong knowledge of financial systems and software (Excel, PowerPoint, SAP)
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities and perform job responsibilities accurately while working in a fast-paced and vibrant environment
• Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork/partnering ability
• Previous experience in Financial Planning & Analysis; with the ability to lead traditional finance processes (LTP, AOP, Forecast, etc.)
• Ability to simplify and convey complex business issues to engage and influence partners
• Demonstrated ability to deliver presentations and communication to audiences at all levels articulately and with full command of the topic

 
Preferred

• Service oriented individual who wants to help and push the team forward  
• Self-starter who excels in a team environment and who challenges the status quo by continually searching for opportunities to improve internal processes
• Experience with PowerBI or other data analysis /visualization tools is beneficial

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