The Walt Disney Company

Sr Financial Analyst

The Walt Disney Company$104K — $128K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related field with a focus on technology and operations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
  • Excellent analytical skills for identifying and resolving financial issues.
  • Proficient in Excel with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills for summarizing and presenting financial data to management.
  • Organizational skills to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
  • Experience with SAP and Cognos is an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Act as finance partner to Technology and Operations, leading budget and forecasting cycles.
  • Manage end-to-end Capital reporting, including tracking spend and variance analysis.
  • Assist Studio Controllership in the quarterly close process.
  • Evaluate and present financial data effectively to department leaders and executives.
  • Implement process improvements and document relevant policies.
  • Develop fiscal year plans in collaboration with overhead departments.
  • Create models to analyze trends and support ad hoc projects.

Benefits

  • Medical benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Financial benefits including retirement plans and savings options.
  • Opportunities for bonuses or long-term incentives based on performance.
  • Work within a dynamic and collaborative environment of a renowned animation studio.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Sr Financial Analyst

Req ID:


Job Description:

The Group is currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst that will play a key role within the Studio Finance team at Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS). This is a critical role in collecting, summarizing and interpreting Studio financial data for the WDAS Leadership team. The Sr. Financial Analyst will work closely with the various teams across Disney Animation as well as the Studio Segment Finance and Controllership teams.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the dedicated finance partner to WDAS Technology and Operations departments. Lead the Budget, Forecast, Close, and Long-Range Strategic planning cycles for these specialized areas
  • Own end-to-end Capital reporting process. Track project spend, analyze variances, and manage the approval pipeline for critical studio investments
  • Partner with Studio Controllership and assist in the quarterly close process
  • Critically evaluate and communicate financial information and recommendations in a digestible format to present to department leaders and finance executives
  • Identify and implement process improvement initiatives as well as document policies and procedures
  • Partner with the various WDAS Overhead departments to create fiscal year plans as well as provide strategic guidance
  • Build models to help consolidate and analyze Studio trends as well as provide input and help drive ad hoc projects for the Studio


Basic Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, or a related field. Experience partnering with Technology, Engineering, or Operations teams is highly preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree required (emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred). CPA and/or MBA is a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues
  • Strong knowledge of Excel
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarize ideas and issues to Studio management
  • Strong attention to detail without losing sight of broader objectives
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to drive and implement process improvements across key activities
  • Ability to work well in teams, both within the group and with other departments
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
  • SAP and Cognos experience is a plus
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects at the same time, while keeping supervisor properly informed


The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $104,800.00 to $128,000.00 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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:
WDAS Bur OH

Job Posting Primary Business:
WDAS Bur OH

Primary Job Posting Category:
Financial Analysis

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2026-06-24

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.

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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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