Job Posting Title:
Finance & Data Intern, Spring 2027Req ID:
10160502Job Description:
About the Role & Program:
The Operations Finance team is responsible for managing the financial and business affairs of the domestic Disney Experiences segment. In this role, you will gain valuable real-world finance experience as you learn the "why" behind business performance. You will have a proactive role in problem-solving on a results-oriented team in a collaborative environment.
This internship is a full-time, five-month commitment in the Anaheim, CA area from January 2027 – June 2027.
What You Will Do:
In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in finance and data management. You will contribute to key business decisions through analytical work and help uncover opportunities to drive results. This internship offers a unique opportunity to grow in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Every day in this role is unique and rewarding! On any day you might:
- Collaborate within Operations Finance and Revenue Management teams to foster a deep understanding of the business to provide data needs, analytics, and actionable insights to drive business decisions.
- Generate reporting and ad-hoc analyses of historical and current data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities across multiple lines of business.
- Create and maintain data visualization dashboards using PowerBI or similar tools to deliver insights and enable internal efficiencies.
- Contribute to the development and optimization of data processes and workflows.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Technical Skills: Microsoft Excel, VBA or Power Query, SQL, Tableau or Power BI; Experience with one or more analytical tools (e.g., R, python, etc.)
- Strong analytical skills; Experience collecting & analyzing data and reporting on the results
- Natural curiosity and inquisitiveness and enjoy solving problems
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Self-starter with demonstrated initiative - able to handle multiple tasks and priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience creating PowerPoint decks to make compelling business recommendations, overview analysis findings, and/or share general information in a compelling way
- Experience with statistical modeling and/or forecasting
Education:
- Junior or Senior preferred
- Major or previous coursework in Analytics, Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information:
- Candidate must be fully available to work full time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship.
- This internship is an on-site position, but also requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace for the days you may work from home.
- Able to provide your own housing and reliable transportation for the duration of the internship program
- We highly encourage applicants to print a copy of this job description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected to move forward in the interview process. Note that it will not be accessible once the posting is closed.
Job Posting Segment:
FinanceJob Posting Primary Business:
DLR FinancePrimary Job Posting Category:
Finance and Accounting InternEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Anaheim, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-10-03Skills Required
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- VBA or Power Query experience
- SQL experience
- Tableau or Power BI experience
- Experience with an analytical tool such as R or Python
- Strong analytical skills and experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting data
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities with demonstrated initiative
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university, with at least one class at the time of application, or current participation in a Disney program
- At least 18 years of age
- Unrestricted work authorization
- Full-time availability, approximately 40 hours per week, for the five-month internship
- Ability to provide housing and reliable transportation in Anaheim, California
- Junior or senior standing in college
- Major or coursework in analytics, business, finance, industrial engineering, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field
- Experience creating PowerPoint presentations for business recommendations or analysis findings
- Experience with statistical modeling or forecasting
The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Walt Disney Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Walt Disney Company.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
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What We Do
The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that operates through segments including entertainment, sports, and experiences.
