Sr. Financial Analyst, Affiliate Finance (Disney Entertainment Television)

About the Role & Team:

Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions around the world every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. At The Walt Disney Company, it’s our people who carry the torch and ensure that our innovation and excellence in entertainment lives on. And you see it in all we do: from thrills on the high seas to the adrenaline rush of a coaster ride; from the action on the big screen to the action of the big game, everyday someone is being touched by a Disney brand. And you can be too. Isn’t it time you bring your unique talents to Disney?  
 

Within Platform Distribution Finance, the Affiliate Revenue Shared Service team supports both the Sports and Disney Entertainment segments’ domestic Affiliate revenue planning.  This revenue stream, totaling $15.4B in FY23, is contracted by the Platform Distribution Sales team for the distribution of Disney’s portfolio of networks; including ESPN, ABC, Disney Channel, & FX.  This team is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will support analysis, distribution deals and planning across the Networks business with a focus on ABC/Disney Entertainment Television (DETV).

What You Will Do:

• Prepares quarter-end reporting, forecasting, annual operating plan (AOP), long-range plan (LRP) and variance analysis for DETV linear network affiliate revenue

• Creates and maintains financial models with a primary focus on identifying changes in trends in the media distribution marketplace, interpreting the impact of these trends, and planning the resulting impact to affiliate revenue in the short and long term

• Supports the ABC Non-Owned business forecast, planning, and deal support, working closely with the Platform Distribution strategy team

• Develops and prepares key presentation materials used to communicate financial plans and associated risks and opportunities

• Manages the consolidation of quarter-close, forecast, AOP, and LRP variances, risks & opportunities, as well as standard data requests

• Works with leaders across TWDC on ad-hoc analysis

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience

• Strong financial modeling skills, analytical skills, and ability to manage large pools of data

• Advanced technical skills with a variety of applications / systems including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact at all levels of the organization. Ability to produce concise, effective, and visually appealing presentations

• Strong intellectual curiosity and ability to think outside-the-box specifically as it relates to the distribution strategy of Disney’s media assets

• Proactive and creative in approaching problem-solving

• Deliverable-focused, strong work ethic, able to prioritize across multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or CPA preferred

• Previous work experience in corporate financial planning and analysis and/or in the entertainment industry is a plus

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related/quantitative field of study

Additional Information:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

At The Walt Disney Company, everyone belongs! We want our employees to be themselves as this diversity promotes creativity, innovation, and overall helps us better serve our Disney guests and employees. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture is unwavering, and we take great pride in the culture we’ve created. We invite you to belong!  Apply today.