Sr Financial Analyst

About the Role & Team

Would you enjoy collaborating with business leaders to support the experiences that create lifelong memories for Guests at the Disneyland Resort? Are you naturally curious about understanding the “why” behind business performance? Would you love to be part of a team that comes up with innovative ways to optimize a business?

What You Will Do

As a Senior Financial Analyst on the Disneyland Resort Site Operations Finance team, you would get to analyze metrics and trends to understand business results and identify risks and opportunities. You would provide input on new business models and initiatives designed to improve Guest and Cast experiences and drive shareholder value. The position would primarily support the Commercial Business Transformation and Experience Optimization teams.

Responsibilities of & Requirements for the Role:

You would join a fast-paced finance team dedicated to collaborating with client partners to improve the Guest and Cast experience. Your purview would include support of food & beverage cost of sales, environmental initiatives, and retail and food & beverage line of businesses.

• Meet and collaborate with partners to review financial results for departments and projects or to analyze new business initiatives;
• Develop the financials for the quarter forecast, annual operating plan, and 10-year long term plan;
• Maintain/optimize existing models and create new financial and reporting tools to identify opportunities for partners to drive the business forward;
• Organize strong written and verbal communication that conveys data and analysis to partners at all levels, including Directors and Vice President;

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in finance or relevant analytically oriented functions
• Knowledge of forecasting and financial modeling, including proficiency in acquiring, organizing, and analyzing large amounts of data;
• The ability to explain complex analytics in a way that is easily understandable and executable, and enjoy “storytelling” to engage and influence your audience. Familiar with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy and the ability to think holistically;
• Natural curiosity and inquisitiveness and enjoyment of solving problems;
• The ability to work in a team environment, in person and virtually, with a positive demeanor;
• The capability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities, and perform job responsibilities accurately with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical ability [finance discipline, software, simple data mgmt. (SQL, Macros), visualization (Tableau, Power BI), project management]

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, analytics, data science, accounting

Preferred Education

• Master’s Degree in quantitative field preferred

The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, California is $103,400 to $126,200 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney’s global consumer products operations include the world’s leading licensing business; the world’s largest children’s publishing brands; one of the world’s largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences .

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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