Senior Financial Accounting Analyst
Jetzt bewerben Später bewerben Job ID 10112302 Standort Bristol, Connecticut, USA Veröffentlichungsdatum 12/02/2025 Unternehmen The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)Job-Zusammenfassung:
We are searching for innovative team members who are flexible and agile to meet the needs of our changing business. Ideal candidates will be curious and teachable. They will be passionate about getting it right in all aspects of their role and will collaborate with and support business partners, clients, and leaders. Candidates will be observant and will proactively seek opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and continual process improvements. They will be willing to share those creative ideas with others.
The Production Financial Services (PFS) Senior Financial Accounting Analyst position is within the Disney Enterprise Financial Services team supporting ESPN. In this position, supporting ESPN, you will provide real-time financial analysis and decision support services to production and remote operations clients. You will also complete budget forecasting, accounting and production tracking for Remote sporting events and Studio shows. You will also calculate and record monthly accruals and provide strategic operational support.
About Your Responsibilities
Conduct special and ongoing analyses of such activities as budgeting, forecasting, program cost tracking, and cost trending
Create the rationale and conduct analyses that support strategic decisions and proactive planning
Research and prepare cost estimates for program acquisitions or new shows
Effectively communicate with business partners and internal team to better anticipate challenges and seek out process efficiencies
Extend analysis to support decisions and define impact of various actions
Research and identify industry trends related to the costs associated with assigned areas of responsibility
Make recommendations on opportunities to operate efficiently and provide cost impact of alternative scenarios
Understand and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Understand and execute internal controls around job functions
Understand and be able to explain the main elements of financial statements and reports
Collaborate and work as a team with peers and business partners
Maintain and perform financial analysis of data reported and created in SAP and NCS
Utilize current technology systems available to provide insightful and detailed added value reporting
Provide support, lead, and assist with ad hoc requests/special projects for team objectives
Basic Qualifications
Ability to prioritize workload and escalate conflicting priorities
Understanding of accounting fundamentals (e.g., debit/credits, financial statements)
Complete moderately complex to complex tasks and projects requiring independent initiative
Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills
Adaptability and flexibility for changing needs and audiences
Ability to understand, interpret, and articulate the impact of internal and external factors as they apply to the business/industry/direct processes
Intermediate Excel knowledge with ability to analyze large sets of data using pivot and lookup tables
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or related field or more than 5 years relevant experience.
3-5 years of relevant experience
Additional Qualifications (preferred, but not required)
Prior experience with or knowledge of SAP preferred
Experience with Business Intelligence products, i.e. Business Objects, Cognos, MicroStrategy
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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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 experiences for everyone. Disney’s stories, characters, and experiences reach people 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.
The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, and create the best stories while being relevant in a rapidly changing world.
Über The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
Bei Disney Corporate erleben Sie, wie die Unternehmen hinter den starken Marken des Konzerns gemeinsam das innovativste, weitreichendste und am meisten bewunderte Entertainment-Unternehmen der Welt schaffen. Als Mitglied eines Konzernteams arbeiten Sie mit Weltklasse-Führungskräften zusammen, die mit innovativen Strategien dafür sorgen, dass The Walt Disney Company ihren Spitzenplatz in der Unterhaltungsbranche behält. Mischen Sie sich unter andere innovative Köpfe und helfen Sie den besten Geschichtenerzählern der Welt, unvergessliche Erinnerungen für Millionen von Familien rund um den Globus zu kreieren.
Über The Walt Disney Company:
Die Walt Disney Company ist zusammen mit ihren Tochtergesellschaften und verbundenen Unternehmen ein führendes, diversifiziertes internationales Familienunterhaltungs- und Medienunternehmen mit folgenden Geschäftsbereichen: Disney Entertainment, ESPN sowie Disney Experiences. Von seinen bescheidenen Anfängen als Zeichentrickfilmstudio in den 1920er Jahren bis zu seiner aktuellen Vorreiterrolle in der Unterhaltungsindustrie trägt Disney stolz sein Erbe weiter und bietet Geschichten und Erlebnisse von Weltklasse, die alle Familienmitglieder bezaubern. Disneys Geschichten, Figuren und Abenteuer erreichen Verbraucher und Gäste aus allen Teilen der Welt. Gemeinsam schaffen unsere Mitarbeiter und Darsteller aus Niederlassungen in über 40 Ländern der Welt Unterhaltungserlebnisse, die sowohl auf globaler Ebene als auch im heimischen Umfeld begeistern.
Diese Position ist bei Disney Financial Services, LLC, das Teil eines Geschäftssegments ist, das wir The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) nennen.
Disney Financial Services, LLC bietet als Arbeitgeber Chancengleichheit. Die Beurteilung der Möglichkeit der Beschäftigung von Bewerbern erfolgt unabhängig von ethnischer Zugehörigkeit, Religion, Hautfarbe, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung, Geschlechtsidentität, Geschlechtsausdruck, nationaler Herkunft, Abstammung, Alter, Familienstand, militärischem Status oder Veteranenstatus, Gesundheitszustand, genetischen Informationen oder einer Behinderung, oder anderer gemäß Bundes-, Landes- oder örtlichem Gesetz verbotener Merkmale. Disney fördert eine Unternehmenskultur, in der Ideen und Entscheidungen aller Personen uns dabei helfen, zu wachsen, innovativ zu sein, die besten Geschichten zu schreiben und in einer sich ständig weiterentwickelnden Welt von Bedeutung zu sein.