Senior Manager, Finance Transformation

The Walt Disney Company • Burbank, CA

7d • $170,700 - $208,500

About The Position

At The Walt Disney Company, Finance Transformation is a high-profile, cross-functional initiative to define and create the future of Finance. As the Oracle EPM program moves toward go-live, Finance is rebuilding its data foundation, connecting source finance systems through cloud platforms into the Enterprise Data Management (EDM) environment, and rethinking how downstream data should be structured for AI-enabled analysis.

The Senior Manager, Finance Transformation will own this data strategy end to end as an individual contributor. The role defines how information moves inbound from source finance systems into the finance data ecosystem and how data is structured and documented downstream so AI tools and agents can use it. It is a hands-on strategy and governance role requiring deep finance transformation experience and the judgment and stakeholder-management skills expected of a Finance Transformation leader.

Requirements

• 7 or more years of relevant experience leading data strategy within large-scale finance transformation or FP&A modernization programs.
• Demonstrated experience defining and managing master data management and data governance standards, including ownership, stewardship, and control practices, for enterprise financial data.
• Experience owning resolution of data problems during and after a major system go-live.
• Deep fluency in FP&A operations, including chart of accounts, planning cycles, and close processes.
• Ability to drive outcomes across Enterprise Technology and implementation partners through technical credibility and influence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting data strategy and risk to finance and technology leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience defining how finance data should be organized and documented so AI agents and tools can reliably access and use it, for example through clear definitions, consistent formats, and accessible data interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle EPM, Snowflake, SAP, or a comparable enterprise data management platform.
• Certification in data governance or master data management.
• Prior consulting or systems-integrator experience advising on large-scale Oracle EPM implementations.
• MBA or other advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Own the data strategy for moving financial data from source finance systems into enterprise cloud data platforms and Oracle EPM, reviewing each stage for accuracy, completeness, and business integrity.
• Define the enterprise data strategy for the pipeline, including business rules, data definitions, and controls, for Enterprise Technology to build and implement.
• Define data quality, validation, and reconciliation standards for data supporting planning, consolidation, and reporting.
• Define governance principles and access-management standards across finance systems and tools, including rules for who can view, edit, and approve data.
• Own issue resolution during go-live and early production, assessing the business impact of data discrepancies and directing resolution with Enterprise Technology and implementation partners.
• Define how finance data should be structured and documented downstream so AI tools and agents can use it reliably, including clear definitions and consistent business meaning.
• Communicate data strategy, risks, and go-live readiness clearly to Finance Transformation leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Benefits

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package.
• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

What This Job Offers

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