The Walt Disney Company Hiring for Manager, Marketing Finance at Santa Monica, California, United States Full Time

Job Summary :

Disney Entertainment is seeking a Marketing Finance Manager who will play a key role in supporting the streaming business which includes Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, Star+ and HotStar.

This role plays a pivotal role in the strategy and financial planning for DTC Marketing and will work closely with key stakeholders across Marketing, Finance, and Accounting, and Content Planning to help execute on DTC financial goals.

Forecasts and reporting will aim to provide operational teams and executive management a snapshot into expected marketing spend and will also serve as the basis for ad hoc scenario analysis.

The pace and cadence for change at Disney Streaming necessitates an ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and roll up sleeves to support this important segment of the Disney business.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role :

Collaborate with multiple partners to support the quarter end reporting, forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans, as well as reports explaining variances between actual results and financial projections

Work with cross-functional teams to consistently identify and improve operational efficiencies across both finance and operational departments, particularly as it relates to quarterly close, budgeting and reporting

Collaborate with marketing finance across all DTC services on various analyses to identify the most efficient marketing tactics and best approach going forward

Support streaming operation and finance leaders with financial information and detailed analysis

Develop and evaluate business plans to size opportunities and risks and help interpret trends and results

Build strong partnership with senior leaders and tactical teams to gather detailed understanding of factors driving success and areas for improvement or testing

Manage a team of one to two direct reports

Required Education, Experience / Skills / Training :

Deliverable-focused, strong work ethic, able to prioritize, and resolve an array of issues simultaneously

Team player with demonstrated success at building strong relationships with other teams (Analytics, Marketing etc.)

Ability to establish priorities and work independently

High tolerance for ambiguity and working in a matrixed organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred)

Focus on finance, accounting, or other quantitative field a plus