Financial Analyst
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About the Role & Team:
As part of the combined Disneyland Resort Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Revenue Management & Analytics (RM&A) consolidations team, this analyst will use technology to support financial planning processes and help drive business results for the Disneyland Resort!
The Analyst will also provide day-to-day financial support including revenue and cost trending analyses, causes of change, and development of senior executive level presentations.
Candidates will have strong communication, partnering, and analytical skills, such as excel modeling, Tableau, and SQL experience. The candidate will have a natural curiosity to understand the “why” behind business performance, take a proactive role in problem-solving and driving process improvements, be results oriented, be able to prioritize, and be a phenomenal teammate in a collaborative environment.
What You Will Do:
Support planning processes across key business cycles, including Annual Operating Plan, Long-Term Plan, Monthly Forecasts and Monthly/Quarterly Close results to Segment Planning and Financial Reporting partners
Participate in the preparation of comprehensive business reviews and updates to various executive-level audiences
Assist in and periodically lead analysis for various projects and results, such as revenue and cost trending analysis and operating income cause of change analysis
Drive efficiency through process improvements, including maintaining and crafting financial models, templates, and planning processes
Apply multiple systems and tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Longview, SQL, and Tableau, to understand, review, and summarize operating performance
Work closely with Business Area Finance teams on various financial processes
Provide analytical and strategic support for Disneyland Resort Partners on an ad hoc basis
Required Qualifications & Skills
Self-starter with strong intellectual curiosity
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven experience with financial modeling and analysis
Proficiency with Excel, including basic knowledge of Power Query and VBA, and PowerPoint
Experience with basic data visualization techniques
Collaborative teammate who is able to work in a fast-paced team environment
Proven strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail
Ability to work and partner with individuals across the organization
Preferred Qualifications
Finance / Accounting background
Understanding of financial processes and financial statements
Experience with SAP and Longview software
Experience with Power Query, VBA and/or other data transformation and automation tools
Experience with data management and visualization using tools such as SQL or Tableau
Ability to simplify complex issues and incorporate effective “storytelling” to engage and influence the audience
Knowledge of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts operations, business units, and product offerings
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Data Science, or other equivalent fields
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