The Portfolio Management group oversees DE&E Technology’s portfolio strategy and processes for capital and expense. The Lead Portfolio Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining projects for DE&E Technology’s alignment to evolving business priorities and changing budgetary requirements. This role collaborates closely with Global Program Management (GPM), Strategic Planning, and Senior Business Leaders to maximize benefits for project reporting and consolidation.The Lead Portfolio Analyst reports to and receives direction from the Manager / Senior Manager, Portfolio Management.Responsibilities:
Participate in creating the Capital Portfolio of work and the Capital Budget
Work with stakeholders to collect, build, and validate Long Range Plan, Annual Budget, and Quarterly Forecast information
Coordinate with GPM to capture all resource allocations per project
Perform evaluations and analysis of the active portfolio to ensure consistent alignment with business goals and budgets. Proactively identify financial trends, recommend adjustments, and signal potential issues as necessary to stay on budget
Communicate regularly with Accounting and Finance departments in the tracking, reporting and analysis of budgets and forecasts
Generate detailed project reports for stakeholders as needed, and ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of data
Develop and maintain the project approval process
Maintain and govern the list of Technology programs reflecting performance of projects within the portfolio
Process new work requests and ensure work is prioritized based on business need, budget, and resource availability
Provide support to DE&E Technology Functional Group(s)
Perform monthly resource allocations from expense to capital
Perform monthly capital accruals
Review the procurement of goods and services to ensure alignment with Disney policies and confirm they are within budget
Assist the Fixed Assets team in the capitalization of assets and confirm all relevant details with project leads
Periodic special projects
Proactive resolution of issues related to the portfolio of work and/or the budget
Escalation of issues as appropriate
Regular communications with Portfolio Management team, peers, and DE&E Technology managers
Assure compliance with tax, legal, asset accounting and TWDC policies and procedures
Required Qualifications:
BS in Business or related field.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong analytical skills, including expertise in Microsoft Excel as well as other MS Office programs.
Thorough understanding and experience with Portfolio Management and Project Accounting concepts and practices.
Minimum 7+ years’ experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA
Familiarity with corporate accounting software such as SAP, and presentation software such as Keynote is a plus.
F&A experience for capital planning and project planning
#disneytechThe hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, California is $120,900 - $166,200 per year and in Washington and New York is $126,700 - $174,100 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.Location: Orlando,FloridaJob Posting Company: Disney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyThe 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 Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com 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.
