Financial Systems Manager

The Walt Disney Company • Burbank, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Disney Financial Systems, you will team with the best in the business to create and build one of the most innovative teams in any industry! Uniquely we are positioned at the center of The Walt Disney Company, the forward-thinkers in Financial Systems constantly pursue new insights and innovative technologies to help the businesses we support drive value. An opportunity exists to join our dynamic organization as Financial Systems Manager responsible for the record to consolidate functions. This role will report to the Manager Financial Systems and will lead 2 direct reports. Come join us and be part of this dynamic team!

Requirements

• 5+ years of financial or accounting work experience, preferably in a large SAP installation
• 5 years working with SAP or other ERP systems
• Experience working for large company and within a matrix organization
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in leading projects of small to medium scale and implemented change initiatives as a technical expert within a specified product or process area
• Good understanding of financial systems, processes, and improvements
• Proven history of building and maintaining excellent client service relationships
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills, proven as a "great teammate"
• Serve as liaison among multiple teams, including DFS, Technology, vendors and key functional/business teams
• Must possess strong quantitative and analytical skills combined with solid business and financial savvy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to succinctly convey relevant information across multiple levels of the organization and confidently project a professional image that develops relationship building and collaboration.
• Ability to work independently on self -directed and assigned tasks under moderate direction and supervision

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA license, or equivalent
• PMP or other professional project management certification
• Six Sigma certification
• Experienced in using the Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
• Experience in using SAP or another ERP
• Experience in using Business Objects and/or Cognos reporting tools
• Experience developing end user training

Responsibilities

• Define and drive long term strategy and improvements for Disney Financial Systems and related processes within the Record to Consolidate process areas.
• Make informed business decisions that balance competing priorities and participate in strategic business planning with various units.
• Liaise with IT, handle smaller projects, and lead the design and implementation of finance system solutions.
• Communicate effectively with partners, coordinate project activities, and ensure timely completion.
• Promote collaboration, handle resources, recruit diverse talent, and resolve conflicts.
• Be responsible for governance and compliance, applying financial and accounting principles, solving issues, supporting end-user support, and coordinating testing efforts.
• Handle complex tasks, projects, and challenges, contributing to the success of the organization.
• Direct and mentor teams to meet objectives.
• Work in a fast-paced environment while adapting to business priority changes with ease.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager