Job Summary:

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (DPEP) brings stories and characters to life through innovative and engaging physical products and digital experiences across more than 100 categories, from toys and t-shirts to apps, books, console games and much more. The business is home to world-class teams of app and game developers, licensing and retail experts, leading retail and e-commerce businesses – Disney store and shopDisney.com – as well as renowned artists, storytellers and technologists who inspire imaginations around the world.

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Finance to join the Third Party Commercialization business, inclusive of Licensing and other retail business models. The Manager, Finance will support expense management and the North America (NAM) consolidation for Third Party Commercialization across key business cycles: Annual Operating Plan, monthly forecasts and quarter close. The position will partner with business leaders within NAM Licensing and peer finance teams to provide strategic and financial support on key operational strategies and company initiatives. He/she will also lead and/or support some ad hoc FP&A projects and initiatives. The individual must be an excellent communicator, comfortable presenting to senior executives and stakeholders across TWDC. This position will report to the Senior Manager, Finance – North America Third Party Commercialization.

Responsibilities:

Forecast, Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

• Support the annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, and 5 year strategic planning process (i.e. financial consolidation, deck preparation)
• Finance lead for all expense line items within the NAM Licensing P&L
• Actively participate in quarter-close processes. Prepare roll-up schedules and executive presentations highlighting quarterly key performance drivers
• Complete Divisional and Corporate requests: monthly, quarterly and ad hoc
• Support the development and reporting of KPIs (i.e. region, franchise, product category, revenue / HC)
• Assist and support the NAM consolidation team in other ad hoc projects such as cost base review, licensee rationalization and SKU efficiency
• Partner with IT to systemize planning process leveraging data from disparate sources
• Drive efficiency through process improvements, including constant update, revision and creation of financial models and templates

Strategic Planning and ad hoc analysis

• Support the 5YP strategic process (i.e. financial consolidation, deck preparation)
• Develop competitive analysis, market research and benchmarking analytics
• Develop and share best practices globally

Basic Qualifications:

• At least five years of prior experience in quantitative roles, preferably with a Consumer Goods, Media and Entertainment company, management consultancy, or investment bank
• Consumer Product experience preferred
• Superior analytical, financial modeling, and research skills, with high proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Fluency in communicating complex ideas and data sets graphically in an effective way for senior-level executives
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Takes initiative and is a self-starter, with the ability to lead projects from inception
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a collaborative team
• Familiarity with working in or with large organizations
• Proactive and adaptive communication style, able to effectively communicate with people from various disciplines, organizations, geographic locations and management levels
• Ability to organize and manage projects of varying complexity and length
• Analytical and financial modeling skills applying strategic thinking as well as an understanding of execution needs
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and tools; advanced Excel and PowerPoint ability; SAP and Cognos experience is a plus

Required Education

• BS in Finance or related field (Accounting, Economics, etc.)
• MBA preferred

About Disney Licensing:

Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI) is the business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) that brings our Company’s stories and characters to life through innovative and engaging physical products and digital experiences across more than 100 categories, from toys and t-shirts, to apps, books and console games. DCPI comprises four main lines of business: Global Licensing, Disney Retail, Publishing and Digital Media, and Games, Apps, and Labs. The segment is home to world-class teams of app and game developers, licensing and retail experts, a leading retail business (Disney Store), artists and storytellers, and technologists who inspire imaginations and bring the magic of Disney into the daily lives of families and fans around the world.

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 stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests 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.

This position is with Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Disney Licensing.

Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, Inc. 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 or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.