Senior Finance Analyst

About the Role & Team
Be you, be here, be part of the story!

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 an experienced Senior Finance Analyst to join our Media Networks and Ad Sales team!

The Media Networks and Ad Sales team is responsible for managing and consolidating the Channels business in EMEA across Family (Disney Channel & Disney Junior), Factual (Nat Geo), Entertainment (Star, FX) and Sports (ESPN). Whilst also leading the financial processes across Ad Sales, from a Disney+, Nat Geo, DDN & Linear perspective.

As a Senior Finance Analyst, the successful postholder will be responsible for delivering an effective, timely and accurate AOP, Forecast, LRP and close process across a group of markets along with completing regional costs and consolidation. The role requires effective collaboration with financial and non-financial business partners, influence key budget holders around risks and opportunities, and proactively identify opportunities for business improvement. 

Join us in shaping the magic behind the scenes!

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).

You’ll join a team grounded in our Disney values — acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.

What You Will Do

• Be an integral member of the Media Finance team providing finance and business support to the Sports and Ad Sales teams

• Assist with quarterly Forecasting, AOP and LRP processes and all related deliverables and presentations across Sports, Digital Ad Sales & D+ Ad Sales.

• Responsible for managing UK Channels and Digital Ad Sales P&L's and providing guidance and support to business stakeholders.

• Lead and coordinate the Quarterly Close process, across Media Networks and Digital Ad Sales.

• Work closely with the Finance Manager to oversee all aspects of D+ Ad Sales revenues and cost tracking.

• Support the Finance Manager and Director with any ad-hoc analysis, financial modelling, reporting and presentations as required.

• Liaise with and provide guidance and support to all EMEA territory Finance teams.

• Adopt a flexible approach to provide ad hoc finance support to the finance leadership across all Media lines of business.

• Management and development of Finance Intern.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Degree Qualified and ACA/CIMA Qualified or equivalent qualification.

• Experience in financial planning and analysis, experience of working in a similar role within the Media/Ad Sales sector preferable

• Experience working with financial IT systems, experience working with SAP/BW and Cognos Reporting and excellent proven Excel skills

• Experience of leveraging large datasets to provide financial & commercial insight

• Experience of working with and providing financial support to operational and commercial teams in a timely & responsive manner

• 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

• Knowledge & experience of using Power Query is advantageous but not required

• 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.