Senior Finance Analyst

About the Role & Team

At The Walt Disney Company, magic is more than just a word; it’s a way of life. We are looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to support our Stage Plays (DTG) Team on an initial 12 month Fixed Term Contract! Reporting into our DTG Finance Manager, the Stage Plays team are responsible for our owned and second-class productions throughout EMEA.

The role is responsible for assisting in delivering an effective, timely and accurate Forecast and Year End process across EMEA, as well as weekly and monthly theatre finance activities. It requires effective collaboration with financial and non-financial business partners, working with key budget holders as needed and proactive identification of opportunities for business improvement.

Please note: This is a full-time position and is an office-based role, with 3 days working in the Holborn, London office and 1 day working in our Hammersmith, London office and 1 day working from home.

What You Will Do

• Co-ordinate the end-to-end processes within the financial planning cycle (e.g. forecasting, reporting, close etc.) to ensure the effective financial management of the business area with support from the Finance Manager.
• Prepare the weekly Theatre Settlements for the Lion King and Hercules London with the support of the intern, whilst creating process improvements.
• Support running London show’s Production Budgets and corresponding cost tracking.
• Support the Finance Manager with weekly production payroll processing and reporting where necessary.
• Reviewing and tracking Purchase Orders and corporate travel costs.
• Analysis of financial terms and other costs lines such as Fixed Fees and Royalties.
• Review existing processes and actively challenge the status quo, providing proposals for process/systems improvement that will positively impact business effectiveness.
• Support on any projects beyond the immediate scope of the role to deliver improved business processes or systems.
• Update models, actual and routine tasks as required to assist the wider team.

Business partnering

• Support the preparation of financial presentations for key business stakeholders to inform thinking about future business management.
• Build relationships with key business stakeholders to provide financial support to multiple budget owners.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Degree Qualified and ACA/CIMA Qualified or equivalent qualification.
• An understanding of financial planning and analysis, and experience of working within a Stage Plays or Live Events arena.
• Experience working with financial IT systems, with strong proficiency in Excel.
• Experience of working with and providing financial support to operational and commercial teams in a timely & responsive manner.
• Experience of supporting commercial management to a high standard and working with the Regional Finance and Commercial head office.

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave.
• Private medical insurance & dental care.
• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free.
• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing.
• Excellent parental and guardian leave.
• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong.