The Walt Disney Company

Senior Manager, Finance Transformation

The Walt Disney Company • $168K — $205K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years leading data strategy in large-scale finance transformation or FP&A programs.
  • Experience in defining and managing master data governance standards for financial data.
  • Proven track record in issue resolution during major system go-lives.
  • Deep knowledge of FP&A operations, including planning cycles and close processes.
  • Ability to influence outcomes across technical teams and partners.
  • Strong communication skills for presenting strategies to leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Own the data strategy for financial data movement to cloud platforms and Oracle EPM.
  • Define enterprise data strategy, including business rules and data definitions.
  • Establish data quality and reconciliation standards for reliable reporting.
  • Set governance principles for data access and management across finance systems.
  • Lead issue resolution during go-live, addressing data discrepancies.
  • Define data structuring for AI tool usability with clear documentation.
  • Communicate data strategy and risks effectively to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Full range of medical benefits.
  • Financial benefits including bonuses or long-term incentives.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development.
Full Job Description

Job Posting Title:

Senior Manager, Finance Transformation

Req ID:

Job Description:

About the Role & Team


We are seeking an exceptional Finance Transformation Senior Manager to own this data strategy end to end as an individual contributor. This person will define how information should move inbound from source finance systems into the finance data ecosystem, and how that same data should be structured and documented so it is usable by AI tools and agents. This is a hands-on strategy and governance role built on deep finance transformation experience and it requires the judgment and stakeholder management expected of a Finance Transformation leader.


Responsibilities and Duties of the Role


  • Own the data strategy for how financial data moves from source finance systems into the enterprise’s cloud data platforms and Oracle EPM environment, reviewing each stage for accuracy, completeness, and business integrity.
  • Define the enterprise data strategy for this pipeline, including business rules, data definitions, and controls, for Enterprise Technology to build and implement. This role defines the strategy, and Enterprise Technology builds against it.
  • Define data quality, validation, and reconciliation standards so that data supporting planning, consolidation, and reporting can be trusted.
  • Define governance principles and access management standards across finance systems and tools, establishing clear rules for who can view, edit, and approve data as it moves through the finance data ecosystem.
  • Own issue resolution during go-live and early production, identifying the business impact of data discrepancies and directing them to resolution with Enterprise Technology and implementation partners.
  • Define how finance data should be structured and documented downstream so it is readily and reliably usable by AI tools and agents, including clear definitions and consistent business meaning.
  • Communicate data strategy, risks, and go-live readiness clearly to Finance Transformation leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, using plain language.

Required Education, Experience, Skills & Training


  • 7 or more years of relevant experience leading data strategy within large-scale finance transformation or FP&A modernization programs.
  • Demonstrated experience defining and managing master data management and data governance standards, including ownership, stewardship, and control practices, for enterprise financial data.
  • Experience owning issue resolution for data problems during and after a major system go-live.
  • Deep fluency in how FP&A operates, including chart of accounts, planning cycles, close processes
  • Comfortable driving outcomes across Enterprise Technology and implementation partners through technical credibility and influence.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting data strategy and risk to finance and technology leadership.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills


  • Experience defining how finance data should be organized and documented so AI agents and tools can reliably access and use it, for example through clear definitions, consistent formats, and accessible data interfaces.
  • Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: Oracle EPM, Snowflake, SAP, or a comparable enterprise data management platform.
  • Certification in data governance or master data management.
  • Prior consulting or systems-integrator experience advising on large-scale Oracle EPM implementations.

Education


Required

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


Preferred

MBA or other advanced degree.


The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $168,200.00-$205,400.00 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Corporate Finance

Job Posting Primary Business:

Finance Transformation

Primary Job Posting Category:

Finance Transformation

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-09-25

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows. Using the company's portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services, and consumer products, Walt Disney seeks to develop creative, innovative, and profitable entertainment experiences and related products.

The Walt Disney Company Careers

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Learn more about The Walt Disney Company
Size
190,000 employees
Market Cap
$155.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.9 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+3.9%
Revenue
$60.7 billion
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