Analyst, Consumer Strategy & Business Development

Analyst, Consumer Strategy & Business Development
The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) video entertainment service Disney+ is seeking an Analyst for the Consumer Strategy & Business Development (CS&BD) team responsible for growth and strategic initiatives across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The role focuses on expanding Disney+ in the region, exploring new market entries, building content partnerships and leading cross‑business projects across Disney’s Entertainment and ESPN segments.
Job Summary
The Analyst will assist and support the CS&BD team with the development and delivery of EMEA‑wide business strategies and initiatives. The role requires superior strategic and analytical skills, the ability to interface with senior corporate executives and local managers, and a strong foundation in financial modelling and data analysis.
Location: Office‑based. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Friday).
The Opportunity & Responsibilities
Support strategic and financial analysis of growth opportunities, including market launch and product evolution, by engaging with regional and local teams.
Provide advanced business modelling and analysis of financial data to support business operations.
Review business plans prepared by local Country Managers to test viability and alignment with company goals.
Analyze key market and competitor trends to provide insights for senior management.
Support preparation of the annual strategic business review and 5‑year business plan.
Track and analyze key business performance trends, identifying risks and improvement opportunities.
Evaluate partnership opportunities, assessing strategic fit and financial/operational impacts, including wholesale distribution and potential collaborations with other streaming services.
Collaborate with Corporate Development to evaluate potential M&A opportunities related to Disney Entertainment and ESPN.
Assess opportunities for strategic partnerships with external content producers and licensing of specific content titles or sports rights within EMEA.
Support delivery of initiatives spanning multiple businesses in EMEA and assess net impact on TWDC.
Prepare materials for discussions with TWDC global leadership executives and provide ongoing support across strategic and operational priorities.
The Experience We Require From You
Strong academic record – top level degree from a leading institution.
Experience working in a top‑tier Management/Strategy consultancy (media sector a plus) or a media organisation’s central BD/strategy team.
Strong analytical skills and ability to perform and review complex quantitative analysis.
Ability to apply financial analysis to solve business problems; experience with financial models is a plus.
Demonstrable track record of delivery and ability to support and execute projects to demanding deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, presenting clear results with insights and actions to diverse audiences.
Adaptability to fast‑moving environments, managing multiple projects in parallel and responding to changing needs.
Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Big Data analytics tools (Tableau, Alteryx, or similar) is a plus.
Personal Attributes
Proactive, self‑motivated, and autonomous with a positive ‘can‑do’ attitude.
Effective team player, analytically rigorous, and clear communicator.
Strong interest in the media industry and ability to work in fast‑moving environments.
The Perks
25 days annual leave
Private medical insurance & dental care
Free Park Entry for family and friends
Disney discounts on products, resort F&B and ticketing
Excellent parental and guardian leave
Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create a diverse workforce that reflects our audiences and provides a space where all can thrive and belong. We will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive all employment benefits. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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