Sr Financial Analyst
Disney Consumer Products
Inspire memories that last a lifetime…. That’s what we do at Disney Consumer Products. Join us and be a part of the award-winning team that brings Disney characters and their stories to life in the homes of consumers of all ages….
Responsibilities
The senior financial analyst acts as the main finance partner (day to day finance contact) for DMCE Home and also assist in supporting Disney Consumables, Disney Baby, Entertainment and DMCE Stationery. Specific responsibilities include:
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Manage financial planning process of licensing for client group, including annual budget, quarterly forecasts and accruals, by coordinating with category, licensee, finance, IT and executives.
- Work with category to identify and evaluate opportunity and risks for client group
- Prepare consolidation, summary, presentation decks for management review
- Utilize system tools (Cognos, InVision) to consolidate reports, identify variances and provide supporting analysis to senior management
- Improve operational efficiency by streamlining process and enhancing reporting automation leveraging system tools with IT
Deal Management
- Main finance stakeholder for client group in deal approval and operational initiatives, participate in contract negotiation and ensure contracts are aligned with DCP strategic initiatives
- Provide analysis and develop recommendation on contract terms for major deal negotiation including RR, MG, CMF, promo, etc.
- Conduct financial modeling to support operational initiatives (including transfer fee, letter of credit, guarantee shortfall, royalty rate change, blitz items, licensee rationalization, etc)
- Coordinate with CMC, legal and credit to drive efficient contract execution and work with accounting to ensure accurate royalty reporting and resolve issues
Business Development
- Conduct industry research and track industry trends using a variety of research resources
- Identify and assist in implementation of strategic initiatives in conjunction with franchise /category/ retail management, by performing such analysis as ROI, market sizing, benchmarking, value chain, market deep dive, etc.
- Develop financial models to analyze outcomes of various initiatives to help determine the best approach
- Identify and explore new business opportunities for the client group
- Support management team developing long term strategic plan.
Perform ad hoc projects based analysis
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years on an strategy/analytics role with preferably 2 years’ experience in budgeting/forecasting
- Proven track record to partner effectively with multiple internal stakeholders on cross-functional projects
- Excellent financial modeling skill and quantitative analysis including business valuation, benchmarking, ROI, and cost benefit analysis
- Demonstrated ability of analytical problem-solving to form hypotheses, perform appropriate analysis, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
- Detail oriented with big picture perspective
- Advanced research skills with knowledge of macro-economic and business research resources
Advanced skills with PowerPoint and Excel (Pivot, Functions, Macro, vlookups) and proficient with relationship database system (e.g. Cognos)
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Additional Information
This position is a legal entity of Disney Consumer Products, an equal opportunity employer.
Full Time