Sr Corporate Financial Planning Analyst

Job ID 10130969 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Sep. 09, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for company-wide operating and capital planning, quarterly and annual earnings and cash flow forecasting, annual operating plans and five-year plans, review of all major capital projects, monitoring of segment/business unit operating performance, direct finance support of corporate departments and various special projects. The group is also charged with developing presentations to corporate senior management and the Board of Directors regarding company financial performance.

What You Will Do

This Senior Financial Analyst will support Enterprise Technology by preparing and presenting analysis directly to top finance and operational executives. The role requires ability to multi-task across numerous deliverables

Responsibilities:

Management of quarter close, Annual Operating Plan, Five Year Plan, and forecasts
Prepare quarterly forecasts, annual operating plan (AOP) and 5-year plan, and present to Technology leaders through formal PowerPoint deck presentation
Oversee and assist with quarterly financial close process between Tech partners and Accounting
Review actuals compared to forecast/plan and deliver clear and concise variance explanations that identify root causes
Perform analytics on financial statements and explain key drivers
Understand key drivers of financial forecast process and how these drivers impact accounting close
Prepare and maintain budgeting, forecasting and cost trending analyses for assigned client, including consolidation of organization financials and overall labor plan
Make recommendations to management and clients on opportunities to operate efficiently and provide cost impact of alternative scenarios
Financial analysis and support for key strategic initiatives; including NPV Analysis and program cost tracking
Provide support to operations to ensure appropriate account coding
Oversee ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned; demonstrate an understanding of project management methodology
Become a valued finance partner for the Technology team and build professional and ethical relationships across all teams

Required Qualifications & Skills

2+ years of experience
Budgeting and forecasting experience
Ability to develop comprehensive/complex financial analysis with limited guidance
Detail oriented and organized
Strong project and time management skills
Outstanding communication skills (written and oral)
A highly professional "client service orientation"
Ability to multi-task and deploy resources efficiently
Demonstrates ability to quickly grasp and apply new concepts and processes
Advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP & COGNOS strongly preferred

Preferred Skills:

Background in the media and entertainment industry is a plus, but is not required
Technology Finance experience a plus
Financial Systems Tools preferred – SAP, Cognos, Adaptive Planning, etc.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting
CPA preferred
Progressive finance or accounting experience, industry experience preferred

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $103,400.00 to $126,200.00 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.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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 Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Worldwide Services, 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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