The Walt Disney Company is comprised of three media segments including ESPN Sports, Entertainment Networks, and Direct to Consumer Streaming. These segments house all global advertising sales and ad technology for all Disney media properties. This centralization of ad sales provides advertisers a one-stop-shop for reaching diverse audiences across all of Disney’s media properties, including its online and direct-to-consumer platforms.The Ad Sales Finance team is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance to lead the consolidation of Advertising Revenue across key business cycles: annual budget, long-range plan, quarterly forecasts and quarter close. This position will partner with finance leaders globally across linear Ratings Based as well as Addressable Advertising Revenue to provide strategic and financial support for both key presentations as well as Investor Relation earnings. He/she will also lead and/or support ad hoc Advertising Revenue projects and initiatives. The Sr. Manager will provide management with high-quality, thoughtful insights, which is an integral role in supporting both the short and long-term financial success of Advertising Revenue planning. The individual must be an excellent communicator and be comfortable presenting to senior leadership.What You Will Do:
Manage the consolidation of global forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans, including financial modeling and deck preparation
Manage the global forecast process by creating timelines, crafting deliverable requirements, and preparing communications
Manage the consolidation of weekly reports of booked and working Ad Sales to management inclusive of revenue and key ad sales metrics
Manage the consolidation of International Advertising revenue
Prepare Quarterly Investor Relations support for Global Advertising Revenue
Prepare presentations and ad hoc analyses for senior management
Drive efficiency through process improvements, including constant update, revision and creation of financial models and templates
Lead and/or support key ad hoc projects
Build effective partnerships with finance, controllership, and other teams across the organization to facilitate consolidation of global data
Required Qualifications & Skills:
At least 7 years of experience in a corporate finance / business analytics role
Strong analytical skills and the ability to clearly communicate micro details into a broader summary for different levels of management
Advanced Excel abilities (Nested statements, pivot tables, charting, combining functions like Index, Match, Offset and Indirect)
Acute attention to detail and accuracy with an aptitude for troubleshooting data discrepancies
Prior experience managing a team and ability to effectively lead by example and mentor a team to meet strategic objectives
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in a quantitative field preferred - Masters of Business Administration
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Finance, Science/Engineering or Accounting
Additional Information:Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefitsAt The Walt Disney Company, everyone belongs! We want our employees to be themselves as this diversity promotes creativity, innovation, and overall helps us better serve our Disney guests and employees. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture is unwavering, and we take great pride in the culture we’ve created. We invite you to belong! Apply today.TBDLocation: Bristol,ConnecticutJob Posting Company: Disney EntertainmentThe 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.
