Senior Analyst, Revenue Planning

The Walt Disney Company's Disney Entertainment (DE) group includes the company’s full portfolio of entertainment media and content business globally, including streaming (Disney+, Hulu).

Revenue Planning is a highly visible team of professionals with backgrounds in consulting, investment banking, private equity, media & entertainment, and technology who serve as in-house advisers to the Disney Streaming Services’ executive leadership and own the revenue planning process. Revenue Planning sits within the broader Subscription Growth & Monetization DTC org which drives all things related to subscriber, engagement, and revenue growth planning and reporting.

The team’s activities and accomplishments have contributed to the rapid growth and success of the Disney Streaming Services.

Job Summary:

The Revenue Planning team is seeking a strong candidate who will be an exceptional addition to our group of strategic business focused professionals. This role will focus on Disney’s Domestic streaming services and will be critical in the revenue forecasting process. They will assist the revenue planning and forecasting process, the preparation of presentation materials for executive leadership, the optimization of internal processes, work on exciting ad-hoc analyses, and more, all with an effort on getting to the most accurate revenue forecast possible.

The right person for this role has phenomenal analytical skills and attention to detail, strong financial and business acumen, and excitement for the streaming industry. They are an excellent communicator, sets a high bar for themselves, and has a track record for success when partnering with key business operators. A successful candidate will be able to confidently navigate a rapidly evolving, dynamic environment and seek opportunities to drive efficient processes and challenge the status quo.

The pace and cadence for change at DTC 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:

• Assist with activities related to the domestic revenue forecast process, which will include analyzing large datasets, updating models for actual performance, adjusting forecast assumptions, identifying variance drivers and more
• Maintain our internal revenue KPI database and support ad-hoc analyses, which may include analyzing operating performance, major deals and transactions, issues and challenges by retail product, and relevant trends in the overall streaming business.
• Assist in developing impactful, compelling presentation materials (decks, notes, write-ups, backup materials, etc.) that effectively communicates revenue projections, relevant drivers, risks & opportunities, and key findings that can help influence key operational decisions
• Work internally and with other finance partners to identify ways to improve process efficiency in revenue forecasting and reporting

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier school with a major in Finance, Economics or similar discipline
• 2+ years of finance or strategy experience and proven track record with a top tier tech or media & entertainment firm, management consultancy or investment bank / PE firm or Big 4
• Strong analytical capabilities and financial modeling skills (MS Excel), including the ability to build models from scratch
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including PowerPoint) and ability to simplify complex matters for an executive audience
• Ability to work well in teams, both within the group and with other business units
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects at the same time, while keeping management properly informed
• Familiarity with working in or with global, large organizations is a plus

The hiring range for this position in California is $ - $ per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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