Graduate Finance Apprenticeship

The Walt Disney Company

Apr 13, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Accounting & Tax
Banking & Finance
£26K
London

Requirements

Must have achieved/be on target to achieve an undergraduate degree.
A passion to start a career in Finance.
Interest in the finance area whether this is through your studies, experience, extracurricular or a general interest.
Must have the right to work in the UK already in place.
Must be available to start the apprenticeship in September 2024.
About you:
A strong interest in Finance and Accounting.
Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to communicate with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner.
Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties.
Knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint preferable (on-the-job training will be provided).
A “numbers person” who is accurate, logical and thorough.
Able to work independently and ask for help where needed.

Responsibilities

There are two opportunities across different teams that you will be considered for:
Media Networks:
The Media Networks team oversees the reporting of all revenue and operating costs for our linear channels across our Media Pillars: Disney Family, Star Entertainment, National Geographic, and ESPN sports. You will be part of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regional team, providing support to all our local finance teams to execute planning cycles, as well as collaborating closely with regional programming and marketing teams.
Content Sales:
The Content Sales team supports the sales and distribution of brands such as Marvel, Lucas, Disney, and Pixar. You will assist in the production and advertising of Disney’s broadcast television networks, playing an integral role in managing aspects of the Content Licensing Profit & Loss Statement (P&L).
In either of these teams, your responsibilities will include the below with the line manager’s supervision and continuous review:
Provide business support to the EMEA markets finance team and be the main point of contact for any market-specific queries.
Support the overall process of Annual Operating Planning (AOP), Forecasts, and Close, incorporating both internal EMEA and US deadlines into the processes.
Review actuals booked vs. forecast and budget.
Understand and become an expert across various systems used to extract and input data to support AOP, Forecast & Close cycles.
Support the preparation and maintenance of specific financial models used within the AOP, Forecast, 5 Year Plan (5YP) & Close cycles as required by the line manager.
Collaborate with stakeholders outside of Finance, including Sales & Marketing teams, expanding your Disney network.
Assist with the preparation of the overall EMEA Consolidated position as required by the line manager.
Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives.
Support where needed with accounting entries to be posted by working with the Central Accounting Team.

The Walt Disney Company

Entertainment & Media

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started! The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of… What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!