Financial Analyst

Job Description

"We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial and analytical support and thought partnership for the Marketing disciplines for the Disneyland Resort, Aulani Resort & Spa, Adventures by Disney and Consumer Insight Measurements & Analytics.

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Posting - Business

Disney Parks & Resorts

Additional Information

This position is a legal entity of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, an equal opportunity employer.

Primary Job Posting Category

Finance and Accounting

Basic Qualifications

• Understanding of traditional finance cycle (5YP, AOP, Forecast, etc.)
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities, and perform job responsibilities accurately while working in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Demonstrate strong analytic skills and abilities including experience with strategic management and financial analysis tools
• Ability to compose concise documentation of complex issues, supported by detailed analysis and identifying creative solutions
• Demonstrate proficiency in pro forma development, quantitative analysis, and financial modeling
• Effective organizational skills with minimal guidance, as well as continuous improvement skills
• Anticipate next steps, future opportunities, and take appropriate actions to support the business needs
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively at all levels in the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork/partnering ability
• Extensive experience with financial planning and reporting systems and modeling – SAP, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and Business Objects, including the ability to perform analytical functions (SumIf, Vlookup, pivot tables, etc.)
• Ability to learn new systems quickly in a fast paced environment
• Minimum of 1 year of finance experience

Job Posting - Primary Brand

Disneyland Resort

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business or quantitative equivalent

Primary Location-Postal Code

92802

Preferred Education

• Graduate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field (MBA, MSA, etc.)

Responsibilities

Partner with the Marketing disciplines clients to manage the financial business planning processes, including Five Year Plan, Annual Operating Plan, Capital Plan, monthly forecasts, and headcount planning. Provide strategic and financial support on key financial/company initiatives. Report, analyze and improve business results and partner to address financial and strategic opportunities. Partner with other organizations across the Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, including Finance, Revenue Management, etc. Provide clients with ongoing analytical, financial, and strategic recommendations and guidance. Identify opportunities to create efficiencies and make recommendations to improve and automate current processes.

Job Description

"We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial and analytical support and thought partnership for the Marketing disciplines for the Disneyland Resort, Aulani Resort & Spa, Adventures by Disney and Consumer Insight Measurements & Analytics.

Employment Type

Full Time

Additional Information

This position is a legal entity of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, an equal opportunity employer.

Basic Qualifications

• Understanding of traditional finance cycle (5YP, AOP, Forecast, etc.)
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities, and perform job responsibilities accurately while working in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Demonstrate strong analytic skills and abilities including experience with strategic management and financial analysis tools
• Ability to compose concise documentation of complex issues, supported by detailed analysis and identifying creative solutions
• Demonstrate proficiency in pro forma development, quantitative analysis, and financial modeling
• Effective organizational skills with minimal guidance, as well as continuous improvement skills
• Anticipate next steps, future opportunities, and take appropriate actions to support the business needs
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively at all levels in the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork/partnering ability
• Extensive experience with financial planning and reporting systems and modeling – SAP, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and Business Objects, including the ability to perform analytical functions (SumIf, Vlookup, pivot tables, etc.)
• Ability to learn new systems quickly in a fast paced environment
• Minimum of 1 year of finance experience

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business or quantitative equivalent

Preferred Education

• Graduate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field (MBA, MSA, etc.)

Responsibilities

Partner with the Marketing disciplines clients to manage the financial business planning processes, including Five Year Plan, Annual Operating Plan, Capital Plan, monthly forecasts, and headcount planning. Provide strategic and financial support on key financial/company initiatives. Report, analyze and improve business results and partner to address financial and strategic opportunities. Partner with other organizations across the Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, including Finance, Revenue Management, etc. Provide clients with ongoing analytical, financial, and strategic recommendations and guidance. Identify opportunities to create efficiencies and make recommendations to improve and automate current processes.