The Walt Disney Company’s Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) is a new, global business segment for The Walt Disney Company that is responsible for all monetization of content—both distribution and ad sales—and oversees the operations of the Company’s streaming services, including Disney+ (including Star and Disney+ Hotstar internationally), Hulu, and ESPN+ and domestic broadcast and cable television networks. DMED brings together the Company’s best-in-class product, technology, and commercialization teams together into one global organization, with the goal of expanding the footprint of Disney’s world-class content and beloved brands and delivering highly-personalized entertainment experiences to diverse consumers around the world. DMED works in close collaboration with Disney’s Studio, General Entertainment, and Sports content creation teams on programming and marketing for the streaming services and networks.
DMED is seeking a Senior Manager, Consolidations & Operations for ABC News. The successful candidate will manage the Long-Range Plan, Annual Operating Plan, and Forecasts for review by Finance and Executive leadership. They will work closely with the entire ABC News Finance team, as well as be the main liaison with the DMED Finance team, providing divisional level analysis as requested. Additionally, they will partner with ABC News Executives and Operations Finance team to lead FP&A initiatives for operations and executive cost areas.
Responsibilities:
Manage the consolidation of the Long-Range Plan, Annual Operating Plan and Forecasts
Responsible for preparation, analysis, and submission of various divisional finance reports to DMED Finance team and ABC News Executives
Analyze forecast information to ensure accuracy, identify trends, and develop key storylines
Develop dashboards and reports that manage financial challenges and divisional headcount plan
Proactively identify, recommend, and drive improvements in existing models and processes
Finance lead supporting ABC News Executive Vice President and teams; lead finance team for close, planning, CAPEX, and business partnering with respective cost areas
Build effective partnerships with DMED Finance, News leadership, finance, controllership, and other teams across the organization to facilitate consolidation of forecast data
Manage a team of four, with two Manager direct reports
Basic Qualifications:
8+ years relevant work experience
Strategic mindset with an aptitude for thinking broadly both across the team’s work and complex businesses
Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complicated business issues with autonomy
Advanced technical skills with a variety of applications/systems including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (experience with Cognos TM1 is a plus)
Deliverable-focused, strong work ethic, able to prioritize and resolve an array of issues simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence leaders, peers, and partners through building effective and productive relationships
Proven leadership ability with experience building/managing an inclusive and collaborative team
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior media/television/broadcast industry experience
SAP / Cognos / TM1 experience a plus
Required Education:
Bachelor Degree – Finance, Accounting or Economics
Preferred Education:
MBA in related field or CPA preferred
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