Finance Analyst [London]
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
A highly valuable position in finance at a renowned company, offering significant involvement in strategic decision-making and solid career prospects.
- Strong salary potential and considerable benefits
- Direct involvement with key financial processes
- Opportunities for professional growth in a global context
- Requires substantial finance experience
Pros
- Competitive salary with excellent benefits
- Engagement with senior leadership across the EMEA region
- Strong development opportunities in financial analysis and forecasting
Cons
- Requires comprehensive financial expertise and industry knowledge
- Potential for high workload during quarterly cycles
- Limited flexibility due to the nature of financial reporting
Who it's for
Mid to Senior level • Hybrid (4 days in-office, 1 day remote)
Good fit
- Experienced financial analysts
- Professionals interested in strategic finance roles
- Candidates eager to work in a media-focused finance environment
Not recommended for
- Newcomers to finance without relevant experience
- Those who prefer remote-only employment
- Individuals without interest in high-pressured financial environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About the Role & Team
Be you, be here, be part of the story!
At The Walt Disney Company, magic is more than just a word; it's a way of life. For a century, we've been inspiring imaginations, celebrating diversity, and bringing families together through our beloved stories, characters, and experiences. From our iconic theme parks and resorts to our groundbreaking films, television shows, interactive media and products, we're dedicated to creating magic that knows no bounds.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Finance Analyst to make a meaningful impact and be part of a dynamic team. Join us in shaping the magic behind the scenes!
Reporting into our Finance Manager and supporting the Content Sales team, the successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing our Content Licensing P&L, whilst acting as a business partner to senior leadership and the broader team to create the revenue forecast and model deals across multiple markets and clients.
As a Finance Analyst within Content Sales, the individual will also be crucial in consolidating our regional roll up our EMEA markets, providing submissions to central planning and Burbank along with owning the Studio Ultimates process.
Please note: This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home.
What You Will Do
• Aid the Regional consolidation of all analysis, reporting and presentations for the Quarterly Forecast, AOP and 5YP processes for Content Sales EMEA
• Prepare all necessary analysis, reporting and presentations for the Quarterly Forecast, AOP and 5YP processes for regionally managed territories
• Co-ordinate with Accounting and Controllership to support the Quarterly Close process
• Work closely with and provide guidance and support to all EMEA territory Finance teams
• Provide financial and commercial support to the Content Sales team on deal renewals and other sales activity
• Support the Finance Manager on any Content Sales ultimate's processes and deliverables to the Burbank (US) Finance team and support Content Valuation exercises for EMEA
• Support the Content Sales Finance Manager and Director with any ad-hoc analysis, financial modelling, reporting and presentations as required
• Support a 'one team' approach within EMEA finance. Build a network amongst the finance leadership community across lines of business and markets, sharing resources, knowledge and best practice
• Adopt a flexible approach to provide ad hoc finance support to the finance leadership across all Media lines of business
Required Qualifications & Skills
• Degree Qualified and ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, experience of working in a similar role within the Media sector preferable
• Experience working with financial IT systems, experience working with SAP/BW and Cognos Reporting and excellent proven Excel skills
• Experience of working with and providing financial support to operational and commercial teams
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to produce clear and insightful presentations that deliver key messaging at the appropriate level of detail
• Financial modelling and analysis
• Template creation and consolidation
• Numerate and analytical with a desire to think through and resolve problems
• Results focused and outcome driven
The Perks
• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-9z6577-18-97-9-171-42 in your application.
