Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join the Financial Planning & Analysis team at ILM.  The Manager, FP&A will be responsible for overseeing the forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis processes, as well as providing strategic financial insights to support the organization’s growth and profitability.  

This role will assist the Director of FP&A in various functions and serve as the main support in ILM’s global financial planning and consolidation process.

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work onsite in our San Francisco office and occasionally from home.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and oversee the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning for ILM’s Global Technology and G&A support teams.
• Manage ILM’s global capital planning process, including Capital Expenditure Request review, consolidation, and reporting.
• Act as the key backup for the global revenue planning process and help maintain complex financial models to run various profit/loss scenarios.
• Collaborate with Lucasfilm counterparts to manage ILM’s annual budgeting, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning deadlines and deliverables.
• Provide quarterly management and annual plan presentation materials for the internal ILM executive management team and Disney Studio FP&A team.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analyses and efforts for process improvements.
• Manage and mentor staff of one or two.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years in finance or accounting with 5+ years of financial analysis experience and a BS in a relevant field (Accounting or Finance, MBA or CPA designations are a plus).
• Deep understanding and hands on experience of forecasting, planning, and financial analysis and solid understanding of financial statements and modeling.
• Desire to work seamlessly within a strong team and is flexible in a changing environment
• Expert proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; experience with TM1 & SAP preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, involving complex issues in a fast-paced, unpredictable and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, with little general instruction.  Proven time management and multiple task management capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to diplomatically interact and develop solid working relationships with management, staff, and divisional peers.
• Corporate-level experience is a plus.

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco is $134,700.00 – $164,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. 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.