Senior Manager - Forecast & Planning

The primary responsibilities of the Senior Manager role include leading the execution, financial review and presentation of the operational forecasts, annual operating plans and five-year plans, in partnership with the Finance Director. Additionally, the role is responsible for leading and managing direct and indirect report teams, partnering with businesses to develop planning assumptions for key business drivers, design revenue optimizations plans, cost control and oversee development of commentary/cause of change explanations for management reports and client-specific reports, and executing Financial Planning & Analysis policies and procedures. Lead and manage a team of 6 (1 Finance Manager, 1 SFA, 2 FA's and 2 Interns),

• Manage the overall DCP EMEA FP&A process and calendar working with the Global Finance team and the Director Finance in discussion with the Regional Management team and the EMEA Commercial Finance Directors.


• Adapt and update the FP&A processes to drive efficiency and improved forecast accuracy.


• Responsible for the preparation of Forecast / Close / AOP review presentations within defined deadlines for presentation to the Global DCP team, EMEA DCP Management team and DE Management.


• In conjunction with Finance Director responsible for agreement and timely communication of EMEA latest Forecast & Close position to SVP Head of DCP EMEA, VP EMEA Finance and Global DCP Finance.


• Support Finance Director Forecast and Planning to run the Five Year Plan financials process in partnership with the Category Finance and Director Strategy.


• Manage the Quarterly accrual process with Finance, Category and Controllership to strive for accuracy within the +5%/-5% range each quarter.


• Oversee management of all Other revenue and all cost lines.


Financial Management


• Partner with the Global & EMEA Controllership teams at quarter end to ensure accurate quarter end accrual and closing position is reported. Provide commercial context, variance analysis and assist in SAP/P&L reconciliations.


• Responsible for ensuring EMEA consolidation is correctly reflected in all systems (Invision, Cognos & Flash Reporting).


• Responsible for the accurate reporting of the EMEA DCP P&L (expenses hit correct budgets, all accruals/reclasses complete when required).


Marketing


• Partner with VP Marketing, their team and the Marketing Finance analyst to ensure that all marketing spend is planned and tracked carefully, accurately and efficiently across the entire region.


• Adapt and update the Finance marketing processes to drive efficiency and forecast accuracy.


Creative/PD


• Partner with VP EMEA Creative and VP EMEA PF to ensure that all spend is planned and tracked carefully across the entire region.


Ad hoc support


• Support Finance Director with ad hoc presentations and projects for VP Finance, SVP Head of DCP EMEA and the Global team.


• Represent Finance Director Forecast and Planning in their absence.
  
  Level of experience, Qualifications and People Management experience


• Degree level, and Accounting qualification ACCA / CIMA + experience of an equivalent commercial and FP&A role.


• Experience of working within the retail / licensing FMCG sector preferably for a US corporation preferred.


• Experience of supporting commercial management to a high standard and working with the Regional Finance and Commercial head office.


• Must have managed a team showing evidence of developing and supporting them.


• Comfortable to work with Senior Executives in EMEA and Global.
  
  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., The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.


This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.


• 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.

About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

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