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Senior Project Financial Analyst 2 Locations

$103k - $126k

Disney

Orlando, FLUSRemoteBurbank, CA

Job Posting Title:

Senior Project Financial Analyst

Req ID:

10115806

Job Description:

The Senior Project Financial Analyst will support finance-related deliverables for Enterprise Technology projects and or/programs. This person will work closely with the existing Program Management team to support detailed financial tracking needs. Functions include assisting in financial budgeting/planning, tracking actuals vs forecast and AOP, preparing accruals, reviewing financial proformas, conducting financial forecasting, and liaising with project owners to ensure delivery is within budget. 
 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
•    Establish and maintain strong relationships with appropriate business and functional partners to support and manage project financials for multiple active programs or projects
•    Track detailed financials based on the project plan, commitments, contracts/SOWs, invoice management (day-to-day financial management of project spend) 
•    Prepare and update financial plans, forecasts, and other forward-looking financial reviews while proactively identifying issues and providing commentary 
•    Manage quarterly close activities and prepare quarter/year-end close entries; work with Accounting to prepare accruals, reclasses, prepaid expenses, and various journal entries as necessary
•    Lead presentation meetings with project leaders concerning monthly forecasts and actuals; includes variance and cause of change explanations and effective storytelling that influences decision-making
•    Review project proformas prior to routing for final approval and maintain Clarity Cost Plans for projects within their portfolio of projects
•    Serve as point of contact for project financials inquiries/needs, and conduct ad-hoc analysis and reporting as requested by leaders and/or the Finance Consolidations team
•    Assist in conducting weekly BOT support hour sessions, and monthly training sessions regarding EnTech finance processes and functions 
•    Provide input on project accounting/finance process improvements

Basic Qualifications
•    5+ years of Project Controller (Sr. Financial Analyst) experience managing technology programs 
•    Experience managing multiple project financials, priorities, and tasks across teams 
•    Proficient in preparing detailed monthly financial project/program reports and leading meetings
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skillset with a creative mindset for increasing efficiencies and automation
•    Advanced knowledge of MS Excel – proficient in developing pivot tables, graphs, and Excel formulas 
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications
•    Experience with Clarity PPM 
•    SAP experience (pulling Actuals and other reports)  
•    Experience working for a large company and within a matrix organization
•    Experience supporting technology organizations 

Required Education
•    Bachelors in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Technology and/or a related field
•    Project management skills (PMI Certification or equivalent a plus)
 

The hiring range for this position in California is $103,400 to $126,200 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Enterprise Technology

Job Posting Primary Business:

Technology Processes & Performance

Primary Job Posting Category:

Financial Analysis

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Orlando, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

USA - CA - 820 S Flower St

Date Posted:

2025-03-21