Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Looking for Senior Manager, Finance Utilities, Liquid Fuels, Transportation Maintenance at Lake Buena Vista, FL, United States Full Time

Job Description

This role provides oversight of the financial operations and risk management of multiple WDW Facilities & Operations Services (FOS) businesses [Liquid Fuels, Transportation Maintenance and Support Services] and the Reedy Creek Improvement Districtxe2x80x99s (RCID) Utility Division. The position reports to the WDW Director of Finance supporting FOS. Additionally, the position has a fiduciary reporting relationship to the District Comptroller. Responsibilities:

• Lead the AOP, forecast, and LTP processes for all associated areas and provide financial and analytical support in ad hoc analyses for the businesses
• Develop and share a holistic perspective of area performance, costs, strategies, risks, opportunities, and issues
• Effectively communicate financial information to executive level leadership and develop executive level presentations
• For Utilities:
  • Provide strategic utility rate planning in collaboration with District Leadership
  • Provide all required governmental financial and risk management reporting including support of the annual RCID financial audit
  • Provide support with the development, analysis and implementation of projects
  • Interpret policy as it relates to business dealings within the District
• Coordinate the hedging of commodities (liquid fuels and natural gas) with corporate treasury and leadership
• Develop a team of diverse Cast Members to ensure their continued growth and foster an inclusive environment and culture of caring

Basic Qualifications: (Minimum qualifications you need to be considered for the job)

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant finance experience
• Leadership experience with strong financial and analytical background
• Experience in rate making, budget development, revenue forecasting, and capital planning
• Strong presentation and interpersonal (verbal and written) skills, able to communicate effectively with partners at all levels, develop relationships, and influence change
• Ability to lead projects, formalize an approach to an issue/problem, and influence a solution
• Strong sense of responsibility and ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities
• A passion for problem-solving, process improvement, and intellectual curiosity
• Strong knowledge of financial processes and systems, proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of governmental accounting and/or the utility & liquid fuel businesses
• Knowledge of evaluating environmental projects including cost versus benefit analysis
• Financial leadership experience with utility organizations including those with diverse rate making requirements
• Financial leadership experience with Florida municipal entities

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, mathematics, or other relevant analytical field

Preferred Education:

• MBA or other role related graduate degree