The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Hiring for Senior Finance Analyst Job at London, England Full Time

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Financial Analyst within our Softlines business on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract to cover maternity leave within the team. This role, reporting into the Finance Manager of Softlines will provide commercial support to our Sales team working on Fashion and Home partnerships.

Areas of Responsibility:

FP&A

• Lead the quarterly forecast and close process for the EMEA Softlines business (Footwear & Accessories categories). This includes;
  • Ensuring all templates are set up accurately and on time
  • Reviewing licensee forecasts and ensuring these are uploaded correctly
  • Liaising with the local markets and communicating deadlines
  • Managing key reporting tools for the team to use
  • Provide commentary on reasons for variances to prior forecasts and how business is trading across brands and markets.
  • Keeping a track of the true-ups, following the quarter close
  • Working closely with revenue accounting to manage postings
• Perform all necessary reporting and analysis to ensure the FP&A processes are timely, accurate and communicated to key stakeholders.
• Prepare all necessary schedules and analysis to support the presentation and explanation of the AOP, Forecast, Close and 5YP.

Commercial Support

• Work closely with the Regional Softlines Finance and Commercial team to provide regular updates on the performance of the Softlines business by licensee, retailer, sub category, market and franchise.
• Assist the Softlines Commercial team with the management of their key partners including business plan finalization, contract renewals, shortfall situations and key audit findings.
• Analysis of market data (e.g. Kantar and Euromonitor) to help assist with decision-making.
• Ad hoc analysis and reporting as required.

Management

• Manage an intern throughout their placement.

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Degree level essential and Accounting qualification + experience of an equivalent Finance role.
• Experience of working within the retail / licensing sector preferably for a US corporation.
• Experience of supporting commercial management to a high standard and working with the Regional Finance and Commercial head office.

Skills Required:

• Demonstrable track record of providing commercial support to a business partner that’s insightful, timely and responsive.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to produce clear and insightful analysis that delivers key messaging at the appropriate level of detail.
• Numerate and analytical with a desire to think through and resolve problems.
• Results focussed and outcome driven.
• Fostering a ‘one team’ culture in day-to-day role.

Competencies Required:

• Thinks Strategically
• Builds Relationships
• Communicates Effectively
• Drives Results
• Exhibits Professional Excellence