Finance Manager

About the Role & Team

The Regional EMEA Forecast & Planning team is responsible for the delivery and reporting of the

Licensing quarterly Forecast and Close, Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long Term Plan (LTP),

as well as the consolidation of the financials for the 4 lines of business within Disney Consumer

Products (Licensing, Publishing, Games and The Disney Store).

What You Will Do

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Assist Senior Finance Manager with all processes and reporting to deliver the deliverables across each of the key FP&A cycles (Forecast, Close, AOP, and LTP)

• Responsible for forecasting and tracking of key Other Revenue and Cost lines within the Licensing P&L, including but not limited to Guarantee Shortfalls, Fixed/Transfer Fees, CMF (Common Marketing Fund) Revenue and Salaries & Benefits

• Participation in the preparation of Forecast / Close / AOP review presentations for EMEA

Leadership & Global teams

• Work closely with EMEA Controllership team at quarter close to ensure accurate quarter end accrual and closing position is reported. Provide commercial context, variance analysis and assist in SAP reconciliation

• Adapt and update FP&A processes to improve forecast accuracy across all areas of the Licensing P&L

• Partner with wider Merchandise Licensing teams to drive Finance transformation initiatives, drive efficiencies and share best practice

Marketing

• Finance Business Partner for VP Marketing, supporting them and their team with the planning and consolidation of EMEA Licensing Marketing Budget

• Work closely with Marketing team throughout Forecast and Close cycles to ensure that all spend is reported and tracked correctly and accurately across the entire region

• Adapt and update processes to improve forecast accuracy

• Forecasting and tracking of CMF Revenue

Team Management

• Direct line management of Finance Analyst + Finance Intern, providing ongoing support and mentoring

• Deputise for Senior Finance Manager in their absence

• Work in close partnership with other members of the Forecast & Planning team and champion a collaborative approach across the wider DCP EMEA Finance team

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Accounting Qualification essential (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

• Experience of an equivalent FP&A role preferably for a multinational or US corporation

• Experience of supporting business stakeholders to a high standard

• Prior experience and evidence of managing a team

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of Licensing & Consumer Products

• A firm grasp of Forecasting & Planning processes and systems

• Demonstrable track record of providing commercial support to multiple business partners that’s insightful, timely and responsive

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, tailored to all levels of the organisation

• Strong organisational skills to ensure deadlines are met in a fast paced environment

• Ability to produce clear and insightful presentations / analysis to deliver key messaging at the appropriate level of detail

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave

• Private medical insurance & dental care

• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free

• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing

• Excellent parental and guardian leave

• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.