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Walt Disney Imagineering Finance Intern, Summer 2025

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Accounting & Tax
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Glendale, +1

AI generated summary

  • You must be a junior/senior in Business, Accounting, or Finance, proficient in Excel and financial modeling, experienced with SAP or Power BI, with excellent communication skills, and 18+.
  • You will analyze financial data, maintain models, review journal entries, support budgeting, monitor costs, and report on financial metrics while collaborating with various teams.

Requirements

  • · Multitasking skills when working in a flexible environment including with functional groups outside of the department
  • · Demonstrated willingness to take a creative approach and work independently in a fast turnaround environment
  • · Outstanding verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • · Ability to develop and interpret financial models
  • · Proven digital literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and must have a conceptual understanding of coordinated financial systems
  • · Experience working with SAP, Power BI or Tableau
  • · A junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a closely related field
  • · Must 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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
  • · Must be at least 18 years of age
  • · Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
  • · Must 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 Glendale, CA area.

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining accurate financial information and developing basic financial models for performance and trend analysis
  • Identifying issues and sharing 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 team members, management, and internal/external customers
  • Analyzing sophisticated journal entries which can have a significant impact
  • Developing alternatives/proposals for operational improvements
  • Working with the Imagineering departments to establish Annual Operating Plan (AOP), recurring monthly Forecasts, cost management strategies and maintain Plan/Forecast metrics
  • Reviewing cost commitments, auditing operational activity, and researching cost drivers/variances/trends
  • Entering and maintaining financial data in the Forecast & Planning system
  • Providing regular reporting and analysis management (e.g. labor analytics, OE spending profiles, cost reporting, etc)

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is scheduled to last from May 2025 to August 2025.

What are the working hours for this internship?

The intern is expected to work full-time hours, approximately 40 hours per week, for the duration of the internship.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, the pay rate for this role is $22 per hour.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is primarily on-site in Glendale, CA.

Are there any specific eligibility requirements for this internship?

Yes, candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college/university or have graduated within the last 6 months, be at least 18 years old, and possess unrestricted work authorization.

What qualifications are preferred for this role?

Preferred qualifications include experience working with SAP, Power BI, or Tableau.

Who will the intern report to during the internship?

The intern will report to the Senior Manager, Finance.

What type of degree should candidates be pursuing?

Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, preferably as juniors or seniors.

What skills are important for this internship?

Important skills include multitasking, outstanding verbal and written communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.

Will the intern have opportunities for direct interaction with management?

Yes, the intern will interface and build rapport with team members, management, and internal/external customers.

Does the internship require housing and transportation?

Yes, candidates must provide their own housing and reliable transportation for work in the Glendale, CA area.

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