Finance Intern, Spring 2025

The Walt Disney Company

Oct 25

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Accounting & Tax
Business, Operations & Strategy

Requirements

Ability to work in a flexible team environment including functional groups outside of the department
Organizational skills with the initiative to take a creative approach and work on assigned projects independently
Exceptional verbal and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Experience with creative thinking and fast turnaround production
Proven ability to develop and interpret financial models
Ability to handle several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Demonstrated digital literacy skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
A junior, senior or recent graduate pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or other business/quantitative equivalent
Be at least 18 years of age
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Candidate must be available to work full time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship
This internship is a primarily on-site position - Must be able to provide own housing and reliable transportation for work in the Orlando, FL area. Also requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for maintaining financial reports, monitoring and controlling costs and budgets, tracking commitments from both internal and 3rd party consultants and contractors, preparing budgets and performing financial sensitivity analysis where appropriate. The intern will assist in the development and monitoring of key internal controls, and develop working relationships with internal customers and understand their core business.
Maintaining accurate financial information and developing basic financial models for performance and trend analysis
Identifying financial issues and presenting analyses in a format that clearly communicates results for management evaluation
Understanding accounting impacts to areas of responsibility that could affect financial performance
Interfacing and building rapport with project /department team members, management, and internal/external customers
Promoting financial controls throughout the organization
Developing financial analysis to influence decisions, as well as alternatives/proposals for operational improvements
Working with the project team to establish budgets, costing strategies, and maintain EFC’s (estimated final costs)
Setting up and maintaining WBS (Work Breakdown Structure)
Providing regular reporting and analysis management (e.g. cash flow analysis and forecasting, completion cost reporting, AOP)

FAQs

What is the duration of the Finance Intern position?

The internship is approximately from January 2025 to June 2025.

What are the main responsibilities of a Finance Intern at Disney?

The intern will maintain financial reports, monitor and control costs and budgets, track commitments, prepare budgets, perform financial sensitivity analysis, develop key internal controls, and build relationships with internal customers.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Are there any preferred qualifications for the Finance Intern position?

Yes, familiarity with SAP and experience working with Business Intelligence Software such as Microsoft PowerBI or Tableau are preferred.

What is the work schedule for this internship?

Interns are expected to work full-time hours, approximately 40 hours per week, for the duration of the internship.

Is housing provided for interns in Florida?

Limited housing opportunities are available for Florida-based interns through American Campus Communities.

Are there any eligibility requirements for the internship?

Yes, candidates must be at least 18 years old, cannot have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program, and must possess unrestricted work authorization.

What technical skills are required for this position?

Candidates should demonstrate digital literacy skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Will interns work in-person or remotely?

The position is primarily on-site, so interns must be able to provide their own housing and reliable transportation in the Orlando, FL area.

What can interns expect to learn from this experience?

Interns can expect to gain practical experience in financial reporting, budgeting, cost control, and developing financial analyses, as well as build relationships within a corporate environment.

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Mission & Purpose

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