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Position: Financial Analyst, DLR Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Role Overview:

As part of the combined DLR Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Revenue Management & Analytics (RM&A) consolidations team, this analyst will leverage technology to support financial planning processes and help drive business results for the Disneyland Resort. The Analyst will also provide day-to-day financial support including revenue and cost trending analyses, causes of change, and development of senior executive level presentations.

Candidates will have strong communication, partnering, and analytical skills, such as excel modeling, Tableau, and SQL experience. The candidate will have a natural curiosity to understand the “why” behind business performance, take a proactive role in problem-solving and driving process improvements, be results oriented, be able to prioritize, and be a team player in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in, and periodically lead, analysis for various projects and deliverables, such as revenue and cost trending analysis and operating income cause of change analysis
• Utilize multiple systems and tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Longview, SQL, and Tableau, to understand, review, and summarize operating performance
• Drive efficiency through process improvements, including maintaining and creating financial models, templates, and planning processes
• Participate in the preparation of comprehensive business reviews and updates to various executive-level audiences
• Provide analytical and strategic support for Disneyland Resort Partners on an ad hoc basis
• Work closely with Business Area Finance teams on various financial processes
• Support planning processes across key business cycles, including Annual Operating Plan, Long-Term Plan, Monthly Forecasts and Monthly/Quarterly Close deliverables to Segment Planning and Financial Reporting partners

Basic Qualifications:

• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Data Science, or other equivalent fields
• Self-starter with strong intellectual curiosity
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience with financial modeling and analysis
• Ability to work and partner with individuals across the organization
• Experience with basic data visualization techniques
• Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency with Excel, including basic knowledge of Power Query and VBA, and PowerPoint
• Collaborative team player who is able to work in a fast-paced team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Power Query, VBA and/or other data transformation and automation tools
• Knowledge of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts operations, business units, and product offerings
• Finance / Accounting background
• Experience with data management and visualization using tools such as SQL or Tableau
• Experience with SAP and Longview software
• Understanding of financial processes and financial statements
• Ability to simplify complex issues and incorporate effective “storytelling” to engage and influence the audience

The hiring range for this position in California is $84,600.00 - $103,400.00 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.