Sr Forecasting Analyst, DLR
Disney Parks & Resorts
The Revenue Management and Analytics (RM&A) team supports clients across Walt Disney Parks & Resorts including Ticketing, Resorts, Merchandise and Food & Beverage in the core competencies of yield management, revenue planning, forecasting, pricing, promotions and optimization. Candidates should have a natural curiosity to understand the "why" behind business performance, take a proactive role in problem-solving, be results oriented, be able to prioritize and be a team player in a collaborative environment.
The Sr. Forecasting Analyst supports the rooms revenue line of business by forecasting room nights and revenue for the Disneyland Resort (DLR) hotels through reporting, analysis, projects, and partnering.
Your Role:
- Forecast - Develop DLR rooms revenue and related metrics for the long-term monthly forecasts and annual operating plan.
- Position for success - Proactively identify, evaluate, and communicate business performance drivers, key metrics, and other tools to provide objective, analytical, and strategic insights regarding the business.
- Partner - Work with partners to understand new initiatives, ensure forecasts/plans include all relevant information, and help influence decision making.
- Innovate - Create new forecasting tools and models using mathematical and statistical techniques to determine continuous improvement opportunities.
- Measure - Conduct appropriate measurement to understand revenue impacts and evaluate new business opportunities.
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum three years statistical or financial analysis and/or strategy development experience
- Demonstrated computer proficiency in Excel and working with regression modeling, financial forecasting, and statistical analysis
- Demonstrated strong analytical and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment under tight timelines
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and perform job responsibilities accurately with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and pride in delivering quality results and understanding the business impact
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, or other quantitative field or equivalent
How To Stand Out:
- Experience with forecasting and revenue management
- Expert in Excel with working knowledge of VBA
- Experience with statistical software packages such as SAS, SPSS, or EViews
- Master’s degree or equivalent
Who We Are:
“We make magic.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!
Additional Information
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