Senior Financial Analyst – Disney Cruise Line

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• Excel
• Business Analysis
• Forecasting & Budgeting
• SAP

Must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting
• 2-5 years of financial analysis experience
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, SAP
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Experience in FP&A, LTP, AOP, Forecasting

Good to have:

• Experience with PowerBI
• Service-oriented and proactive approach

Job Summary:

The Disney Cruise Line (DCL) Finance Team is responsible for supporting and managing all aspects of financial planning and analysis and business decision support for DCL. DCL is a fast-paced, dynamic business that is part of Disney Signature Experiences, an entrepreneurial growth engine for the Disney Experience segment.

The Senior Financial Analyst (Singapore) role will provide finance support for operations and DCL expansion into Asia markets. This role will primarily support monthly planning, forecasting, business analysis, and day-to-day finance support. This role also partners closely with the DCL team based in Singapore and the DCL Finance team based in the US (Florida).

This role reports to the Senior Finance Manager in Singapore and requires collaboration with finance partners in the US. Additionally, the role will work closely with the controllership, tax, and legal team ensuring the appropriate financial processes, controls, and policies are applied.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with key partners to manage closing, forecast, planning, and day-to-day finance support.
• Support the consolidation and presentation of all Singapore-based operations along with Disney Adventure financials.
• Perform detailed analyses of business performance by tracking revenue and expenses, providing meaningful insights and variance analysis. Support the preparation of presentation decks.
• Support business teams by providing financial information, purchase order management, vendor setup, and work closely with Sales and Marketing and other functions to manage expenses.
• Perform ad-hoc projects/requests as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative analysis and financial modeling.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems and software (Excel, PowerPoint, SAP).
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities, and perform job responsibilities accurately while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork/partnering ability.
• Previous experience in Financial Planning & Analysis with the ability to lead traditional finance processes (LTP, AOP, Forecast, etc.).
• Ability to simplify and convey complex business issues to engage and influence partners.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver presentations and communication to audiences at all levels articulately and with full command of the topic.

Preferred

• Service-oriented individual who wants to help and push the team forward.
• Self-starter who excels in a team environment and challenges the status quo by continually searching for opportunities to improve internal processes.
• Experience with PowerBI or other data analysis/visualization tools is beneficial.

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. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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