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The Walt Disney Company
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Senior Financial Analyst- Disney Entertainment Television
The Walt Disney Company · Burbank, California, United States
In short
The Senior Financial Analyst will support the preparation of annual operating plans, long-range plans, and quarterly forecasts for content and development expenses. They will also partner with brand leads to standardize reporting, perform variance analysis, and identify opportunities for process automation and AI integration.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics and possess at least 2 years of relevant experience in FP&A or studio finance. Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and the ability to leverage AI and automation tools are required.
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Questions about this role
- Is this The Walt Disney Company role remote?
- Tagged hybrid.
- What does it pay?
- The posting lists $104,800–$128,000 a year.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 2-5 years.
The posting, in full
Senior Financial Analyst- Disney Entertainment Television 10159202 At Disney Entertainment Television (DET) the Content Finance COE team leads financial analysis and business planning of content for all brands including ABC Entertainment, FX, Disney Kids & Family, Nat Geo, Onyx and Freeform. This role primary focus will be in support of ABC Entertainment and Freeform. The team partners with key stakeholders across the business to build the Annual Operating Plan, Long-Range Plan, and quarterly forecasts.
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Job Posting Title
Senior Financial Analyst- Disney Entertainment Television
Req ID
10159202
Job Description
At Disney Entertainment Television (DET) the Content Finance COE team leads financial analysis and business planning of content for all brands including ABC Entertainment, FX, Disney Kids & Family, Nat Geo, Onyx and Freeform. This role primary focus will be in support of ABC Entertainment and Freeform. The team partners with key stakeholders across the business to build the Annual Operating Plan, Long-Range Plan, and quarterly forecasts.
Seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join the Content Finance COE team. The Senior Financial Analyst will partner across departments to budget and forecast content and development expenses across DET.
This role provides the opportunity to develop a deep knowledge of DET, television & production, and content finance. This position requires strong analytical skills, clear communication, excellent time management, and attention to detail.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role
Forecasting & Analysis: Support preparation of AOP, LRP, and quarterly forecasts for content amortization, development and production spend by title. Build and maintain detailed forecasting models.
Consolidated Reporting: Partner with Content COE finance brand leads to standardize content and development reporting across brands to drive consistency, transparency, and more informed cross-brand decision making.
Management Reporting: Prepare variance analysis to prior forecast, budgets, prior year and prior plans for review with leadership. Maintain a tracker of key risks & opportunities for forecasts and between forecasts cycles.
High-Impact Ad Hoc Reporting: Ad hoc financial support to identify trends, resolve operational issues, support executive inquiries, and enhance studio wide performance. Support Finance team with strategic planning and decision support.
Finance Transformation / AI Integration: Identify automation and technology enabled possibilities across development forecasting. Recommend process simplification and accuracy improvements across DET financial operations.
Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training
Bachelor’s Degree required; in the fields of Finance, Accounting or Economics preferred
2+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, accounting, studio finance, or a related role within the entertainment industry
Leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics tools to streamline financial processes, enhance reporting and forecasting capabilities, and support data-driven business decision-making
Champion the adoption of AI and emerging technologies to modernize finance workflows and improve business insights
Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide meaningful insights
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Ability to work independently and within team environment
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Prior experience within the Film/TV industry is a plus
The hiring range for this position in California is $104,800.00-$128,000.00 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.
Job Posting Segment
DEFIN
Job Posting Primary Business
DETV Finance
Primary Job Posting Category
Financial Analysis
Employment Type
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code
Burbank, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code
- Date Posted:
- 2026-09-02
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