- Meet and collaborate with partners across the business to review financial results or to make changes to the operation.
- Support forecasting, budgeting, and short- & long-term business planning
- Support the completion of ad-hoc analysis.
- Create detailed analysis for presentations and reporting packages to Senior Leadership
- Organize strong written and verbal communication that conveys data and analysis to partners at all levels, including Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents
- Develop cases for new business opportunities such as a new attraction, new hotel/vacation club, fireworks show, a new Food & Beverage location, a special event, cruise line projects, etc.
- Feel like an "insider" when you visit a store or watch a new parade and see Guests purchasing and enjoying the work and analysis you do behind the scenes.
- At least 2 years of experience with statistical, financial, or strategic analysis
- Knowledge of forecasting and financial modeling, including proficiency in acquiring, organizing, and analyzing large amounts of data
- The ability to explain complex analytics in a way that is easily understandable and executable and enjoy "storytelling" to engage and influence your audience.
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy, and the ability to think holistically.
- Natural curiosity and inquisitiveness and enjoy solving problems.
- The ability to work in a team environment, in person and virtually, with a positive demeanor.
- The capability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities, and perform job responsibilities accurately with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
- Service oriented individual who wants to help and push the team forward.
- Self-starter who excels in a team environment and who challenges the status quo by continually searching for opportunities to improve internal processes.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including VBA and SQL
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau
- Knowledge of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products operations, business units, and product offerings
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau
- A Master's degree in a quantitative field, an MBA, or a CPA
Sr Financial Analyst - Kissimmee, United States - The Walt Disney Company
Description
About the Role & Team
The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader.
Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world – a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise stretching from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies, toys, clothing, books, apps and beyond.
Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences – and we're constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences.
Bring your individual talents here and discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you've been looking for.
"It takes people to make the dream a reality." Walt was on to something when he stated this passion, and it continues to ring true today.
As a Senior Financial Analyst on the Disney Experiences (DX) Florida Finance team, you would get to analyze metrics and trends to understand business results.
You would provide key input on new business models and initiatives, designed to directly improve Guest experiences and drive shareholder value.
You would work closely with operations, business leaders, and partners to make a difference.What You Will Do
Join a fast-paced finance team dedicated to impacting the Guest experience through strong partnering and creative analysis.
Finance teams support Theme Park Attractions, Hotel Operations, Live Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Imagineering, Gift Cards, Technology, Marketing & Sales, Maintenance, Disney Vacation Club, Disney Cruise Line, Store Operations, Special Events, Consumer Products (Licensing, Retail, Games and Publishing), and more.
Every single day as a Senior Financial Analyst on the Disney Experiences Florida Finance team is different On any given day you might:Required Qualifications & Skills
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Accounting, or equivalent
Preferred Education
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.
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The Walt Disney Company 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.
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Location: Celebration,Florida
Job Posting Company: Disney Experiences
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.
If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email with your request.
This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence.We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.