Senior Finance Analyst

About the Role & Team
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At The Walt Disney Company, magic is more than just a word; it's a way of life. For a century, we've been inspiring imaginations, celebrating diversity, and bringing families together through our beloved stories, characters, and experiences. From our iconic theme parks and resorts to our groundbreaking films, television shows, interactive media and products, we're dedicated to creating magic that knows no bounds.

We are looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to make a meaningful impact and be part of a dynamic team. Join us in shaping the magic behind the scenes! 

The EMEA Central Planning team are responsible for region wide financial consolidation, reporting and associated analysis of all planning cycles (AOP and all forecast cycles).  The team provide direct support to the overall EMEA management team, working very closely with the Disney Entertainment Planning team in the US, as well as all LOBs and Markets across the EMEA region.   

Please note: This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday). 

What You Will Do

Delivery  

• Lead EMEA DE&S financial consolidation for quarterly close reporting and forecasts, budget and 5YP 

• Key role in analysing LOB (line of business) submissions to enable completion of US deliverables 

• Support the Finance Manager in the management and communication of central planning timelines and calendar across the EMEA region 

• Analyse and interpret reports and wider business data to identify risks and opportunities  

• Assist in the preparation of presentations to communicate clear financial messages to financial and non-financial teams 

• Provide commercial analysis in support of Finance Manager, EMEA Management 

• Use own initiative to highlight problems before they arise and propose solutions to mitigate business or system risks 

• Generate cost reports for an assigned (functional support) budget area using finance and accounting systems to provide accurate data for use by colleagues and the business 

• Take responsibility for regular quarterly activities to ensure effective financial administration and cost management, including for example: 

• Prepare and regularly update cost templates 

• Quarter end close tasks, journals, accruals 

• Ensure effective delivery of forecasting and budgeting processes to support an assigned functional support budget area 

• Manage X-LOB reporting, along with ad hoc requests as and when required 

• Be a super-user for EDP (Enterprise Data Platform), our new reporting tool, in order to support the regional and market teams following its roll out across EMEA.  

Business Partnering  

• Work directly with the cost centre leads to provide financial support and accurate reporting (including but not limited to Accounting & Controllership and Tech) 

• Partner and build strong relationships with LOB’s and EMEA clusters and be a point of contact for planning queries 

• Engage with EMEA markets for accurate and timely submission of forecast, budget and close templates 

• Assist more senior colleagues, within or outside of the immediate team, in preparing presentations to communicate clear financial messages to the business  

• Ad hoc work as required 

Management  

• Manage end-to-end processes in support of planning cycles  

• Provide robust, timely and accurate financial reporting to stakeholders  

• Use Technology to automate wherever possible and drive better results  

• Tailor messages appropriately to the audience 

• Provide day-to-day coaching and development to the team’s intern 

Required Qualifications & Skills

• University degree or equivalent  

• Qualified accounting qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA etc.) 

• An understanding of financial planning and analysis, and experience of working in a similar role within the Media sector would be highly desirable 

What you need to know 

• Experience working with financial IT systems, with strong proficiency in Excel 

• Experience of working with and providing financial support to operational and commercial teams 

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written 

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

• Financial modelling and analysis 

• Template creation and consolidation 

• Numerate and analytical with a desire to think through and resolve problems 

• Results focused and outcome driven

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.