Walt Disney Imagineering Finance Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

The Walt Disney Company

1mo ago

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Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Glendale, +1

Requirements

Ability to work in a flexible team environment including functional groups outside of the department
Organized individual with initiative willing to take a creative approach and work on assigned projects independently and outstanding verbal and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Experience with creative thinking and fast turnaround production
Ability to develop and interpret financial models
Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and work with deadlines
Proven computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
SAP experience preferred
Business Intelligence Software (Microsoft PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) experience preferred
A junior or senior working toward a bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related area
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program
Be at least 18 years of age
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, with occasional days in Anaheim, CA

Responsibilities

The intern will maintain financial reports, monitor and control costs and budgets, track commitments from both internal and 3rd party consultants and contractors, prepare budgets and perform financial sensitivity analysis where appropriate. You 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 and 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 and promoting financial controls throughout the organization and developing financial analysis to influence decisions and 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 Walt Disney Imagineering Finance Internship?

The internship is a full-time, 6-month commitment from May/June 2025 to December 2025.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is based in the Glendale, CA area, with occasional days in Anaheim, CA.

Are applicants required to be enrolled in a college or university?

Yes, candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree, or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.

What are the required qualifications for the intern position?

Required qualifications include strong organizational skills, ability to work flexibly in a team environment, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously under deadlines.

Is SAP experience mandatory for this internship?

No, SAP experience is preferred but not mandatory.

What is the hourly pay rate for this internship?

The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $22 per hour.

Will any benefits be provided as part of this internship?

Select benefits may be provided, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

What type of financial tasks will the intern be responsible for?

The intern will be responsible for maintaining financial reports, monitoring costs and budgets, preparing budgets, and performing financial sensitivity analysis, among other financial analysis tasks.

Are the interns expected to work full-time hours?

Yes, candidates must be available to work full-time hours, approximately 40 hours per week, for the duration of the internship.

Do we support remote work for this internship?

This internship is primarily an on-site position, so remote work is not supported.

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