Job Posting Title:
Senior Financial Analyst, DET FP&AReq ID:
10158210Job Description:
Senior Financial Analyst, DET Financial Planning & Analysis
Job Summary
Disney Entertainment Television (“DET”) brings together a portfolio of world-class brands and platforms spanning streaming, broadcast, cable networks, content production, and business operations. The DET Financial Planning & Analysis team manages planning and forecasting across DET, including the Long-Range Plan, the Annual Operating Plan, and recurring forecasts.
The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in the team’s forecasting, reporting, and analysis responsibilities, helping translate complex financial information into clear insights for leadership. This role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, sound judgement, and the ability to build productive partnership across Finance, Controllership, and business teams. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, proactive, highly organized, and motivated to improve processes, build strong partnerships, and help tell the financial story of DET’s evolving media business.
This position offers a unique opportunity to develop a broad understanding of DET across multiple functions, teams, and strategic priorities. The role also provides regular exposure to senior business and finance leaders, offering valuable insight into how key decisions are evaluated and communicated across the Company.
What You Will Do
- Support consolidation of Long-Range Plan, Annual Operating Plan, and recurring forecasts across DET
- Help manage planning-cycle execution, including timelines, templates, deliverables, communications, and follow-ups
- Analyze forecast submissions and financial results to assess accuracy, identify trends, surface risks and opportunities, and develop key business storylines for leadership review
- Partner with Finance, Controllership, and business teams to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and support leadership decision-making
- Prepare executive presentations, financial summaries, and ad hoc analyses that clearly communicate business drivers, performance trends, and strategic considerations
- Proactively improve financial models, reporting tools, and recurring processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability (incl. design, testing, and deployment of the Company’s new EPM tool)
- Support recurring and ad hoc deliverables for senior management, Corporate FP&A, Investor Relations, and other key stakeholders as needed
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 2-5 years of experience in finance, accounting, business operations, or a related analytical field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize data into meaningful insights
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence partners across the organization
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative team player who can also work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of projects from start to finish
- Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, solving problems, and improving processes
- Experience with financial systems, data visualization / reporting tools, and emerging AI-enabled technologies
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative field
Job Posting Segment:
DEFINJob Posting Primary Business:
DETV FinancePrimary Job Posting Category:
Financial AnalysisEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Burbank, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-08-25Skills Required
- 2-5 years of experience in finance, accounting, business operations, or a related analytical field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize data into meaningful insights
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence organizational partners
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative team player who can also work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of projects
- Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, solving problems, and improving processes
- Experience with financial systems, data visualization or reporting tools, and emerging AI-enabled technologies
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative field
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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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