Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Looking for Manager – Finance, DPEP Marketing Center of Excellence at Celebration, FL Full Time

This leadership role will support the Marketing Center of Excellence (COE) team, specifically Yellow Shoes and Customer Engagement. The role supports all domestic sites within DPEP (Disney Parks, Products and Experiences), including Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Consumer Products, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, Aulani, Adventures by Disney and National Geographic.

Yellow Shoes is the in-house agency that develops creative strategies and solutions to support DPEP. Customer Engagement connects Disney with consumers through the development of holistic, audience-focused, data-driven communication plans across various media channels.

This role will lead the financial planning and quarterly close processes, labor management, day-to-day financial support and ad hoc business analysis. This role will lead 2 direct reports and partner heavily with the Marketing COE executive leadership teams, the site-based commercial and marketing strategy teams, and the site-based marketing and financial planning finance teams.

Experience with leadership, executive communication, partnering, presenting, and financial consolidations will be beneficial.

Responsibilities :
Lead team of 2 financial analysts responsible for the development of ongoing financial processes (e.g., AOP, long-term plan, forecast, quarter end close) and ad hoc business support

Provide leadership, guidance and motivation to develop high-performing team

Manage multiple projects, strategically prioritize deliverables, and establish deadlines and work plans to achieve end goals

Proactive communicator (verbal and written) and relator who can interface effectively at all levels in the Marketing & Finance organizations

Identify, evaluate and implement internal efficiency opportunities

Basic Qualifications :
Ability to have partnership, influencing and interpersonal skills with all levels of individuals within the organization

Focus on fostering an environment that promotes teamwork between Finance and Marketing teams

Knowledge of financial processes and systems, including excel and SAP

Ability to be flexible, proactive, motivated and respond to the needs and priorities with agility

Attention to detail, problem solving, decision making, continuous improvement skills and the ability to embrace new thoughts and ideas

Demonstrate passion and commitment to diversity and inclusion, including inviting diverse perspectives and fostering an inclusive work environment

Required Education :
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or equivalent

Preferred Education :
Minimum 7 years Finance experience