Accounting Manager

This role is based in Hammersmith, London 4 days per week

Be you, be here, be part of the story!

At The Walt Disney Company, magic is more than just a word; it's a way of life. For a century, we've been inspiring imaginations, celebrating diversity, and bringing families together through our beloved stories, characters, and experiences. From our iconic theme parks and resorts to our groundbreaking films, television shows, interactive media and products, we're dedicated to creating magic that knows no bounds.

We are on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to make a meaningful impact and be part of a dynamic team. Join us in shaping the magic behind the scenes!

Overall Purpose of the Role

The role is a key position within the Shared Service Centre (SSC) team, and will have responsibility for the Accounting, Reporting and Controllership activities of the EMEA TDS, Parks & Resorts and Games activities.

The role will involve the management and development of 2 direct reports, with support from the Mumbai team to ensure all accounting activities are dealt with in a timely manner and in accordance with IAS, US GAAP and Disney Corporate Policies and Procedures. The Manager will have responsibility for leading and managing business partnering activities with various stakeholders.

Areas of Responsibility

• Management and coaching to support the development of the team.


• Ensure all transactions and analysis are completed timely and accurately to support the business along with the quarterly financial close and reporting to stakeholders.


• Operational accounting responsibility includes, but is not limited to


• timely and accurate financial reporting to each business/market and Group reporting to the US.


• ensuring internal financial controls meet minimum control standards.


• ensuring corporate accounting policies & procedures are adhered to.


• management of internal and external audit (e.g. quarterly reviews & year-end US GAAP audits, local statutory audits and SOX compliance).


• Ensure key reports, variance analysis and deliverables are produced to a high standard in a timely and accurate manner.


• Manage the relationship and review data to ensure Global-e reporting is in line with the contract.


• Work with Operations and IT teams to ensure there are secure controls for stock management.


• Leading business partnering with local Finance and Compliance teams to drive out change, add value and maintain commercial awareness.


• Identification and implementation of process and procedure efficiency initiatives including changes in and communication of accounting policies.


• Advise the local Finance, Sales and operational teams on accounting issues and ad-hoc requests.


• Oversee Barter accounting activities., Makes sound business decisions that balance competing priorities


• Stays current on business issues, industry trends, and technology advances


Builds Relationships

• Engages colleagues across the organization to optimize performance


• Manages the needs of diverse stakeholders


• Resolves conflicts effectively


• Interacts well with people who have different backgrounds and work styles


Communicates Effectively

• Provides appropriate rationale and context to drive commitment


• Effectively persuades others to support ideas and plans


• Tailors messages appropriately to the audience


• Invites diverse points of view


• Listens and asks questions to ensure understanding


• Conveys relevant information in a candid and timely manner


Drives Results

• Translates strategy into specific priorities, objectives, and action plans


• Develops appropriate metrics to assess business performance


• Manages projects, processes and resources to produce desired outcomes


• Holds self and others accountable to high performance standards


• Achieves high levels of customer satisfaction


• Analyzes problems effectively and takes action to resolve


• Uses technology to facilitate better results


• Keeps commitments


• Analyses data and information to drive decisions


Inspires Creativity and Innovation

• Proactively looks for new opportunities


• Facilitates the exchange of ideas and creation of new ones


• Transfers ideas and successes across boundaries


• Challenges the status quo


• Conceives creative ideas to solve problems or meet objectives


Champions Change

• Builds commitment to change


• Coaches others through change


• Supports new initiatives


• Demonstrates flexibility in response to changes


• Remains productive despite uncertainty


Builds Teams

• Provides appropriate direction, resources and environment needed for success


• Proactively recruits, retains and develops a diverse range of talented people


• Provides challenging work assignments and developmental opportunities


• Addresses performance issues and takes appropriate action


• Recognises and rewards the achievements of others


• Strengthens others through mentoring and feedback


• Supports productivity and morale of the team


Exhibits Professional Excellence

• Pursues excellence with integrity, passion and courage


• Sets a good example for others


• Shows consistency in words and actions


• Strives for self-improvement


• Maintains composure under pressure


• Earns the trust and respect of colleagues, partners and customers


• Treats others with respect
  
  Qualified accountant


• 5+ years of finance/accounting experience, or 3+ years PQE


• Experience in team management


• Experience working in a mature shared services environment beneficial


Skills Required

• SAP and data warehouse tools experience beneficial


• Strong excel and analysis skill


• Excellent communication skills across all level of staff from diverse backgrounds


• Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements


• Understanding US GAAP and IFRS


• Strong attention to detail


• Problem solver, seeks improvement


• Able to manage to tight deadlines and competing demands


• Ability to work under pressure in an environment where priorities must be continually re-evaluated and adapted as possible.
  
  25 days annual leave


• Private medical insurance & dental care


• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free


• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing


• Disney+ Subscription


• Excellent parental and guardian leave


• Employee Resource Groups - WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.


The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.