Job Posting Title:

Senior Manager, Financial Systems

Req ID:

10091105

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

This role is in the enterprise Financial Systems organization and will have proficiency across three areas – program management, finance and technology to bridge across diverse partner groups and champion strong engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong eye for business, a self-starter who is capable of taking full ownership of projects within a fluid, sophisticated environment.

What You Will Do

As the Senior Manager, Financial Systems you will support the Financial Systems organization in delivering large projects such as SAP S/4HANA. This role will be part of the team responsible for driving the responsibilities of a program management office (PMO), with the goal of setting and implementing standards and practices for finance systems projects.

This role will be part of Disney’s journey to finance transformation, and accountable for delivering a strong and effective PMO function, partnering with collaborators within and outside of Disney (e.g., finance, controllership, technology, third party providers), focusing on handling to the critical path, mitigating risks, removing blockers to delivery success. Come be part of this dynamic team!

Design and deliver high-quality, effective program management processes, including the partnering to create road maps, strategy and defining project scope, schedule and budgetInnovate and implement scalable project facilitation processes and tools, ensuring consistency and standardization of project governance processesEstablish and maintain PMO metrics and other reportingDrive continuous improvement and educates others on project management standard processesTrack and report on project issues, manage issue escalation process and collaborate with partners to find effective solutionsEngage with project leads to share resources, tools, templates, provide training to project teamsManage pipeline progress (knows the pipeline and what potential roadblocks exist) and mentors others when projects are off trackPrepare key program deliverables and deliver regular progress updates to senior leadershipOversee program financials, including forecasting and reporting, resource planningActively lead third-party suppliers to ensure they deliver to their commitments, and to the needs of the businessBuild strong relationships with and manages large and diverse groups of partners at multiple levelsAct a liaison who helps different teams “connect the dots”Anticipate issues and risks and proactively engages the right partners to mitigate themFacilitate decision-making and alignment of priorities in meeting business needs

Required Qualifications & Skills

7+ years of demonstrated high-level professional knowledge and skills in project management, accounting or finance systems and processes. Experience working for large company and within a matrix organizationProven analytical skills, flexible, creative and results orientedStrong sense of ownership and accountabilityExperience with large scale project implementations with impact to end-to-end business functions and systemsAbility to liaison between business partners to coordinate project kick-offs, stakeholder meetings, and drive projects to completionAbility to manage tight deadlines, prioritize workload and achieve effective resultsProven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong ability to build and maintain positive relationships with many different business partnersStrong organizational skills with attention to detailDemonstrated ability to quickly grasp new concepts and proactively seek clarification when neededKnowledge/experience in Financial Systems and area for business and technical audiencesDemonstrated ability to build collaborate, establish relationships and build credibility with internal clients and to navigate organizational structuresExperience in managing project budgets and financialsComfortable working with all levels across the organization and able to question the status quoExcellent written and verbal communication skills , adaptable to different audiences and clientsAbility to articulate the “big picture”, and develop a logical and persuasive approach and outline for a presentation ”deck”Experience using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SmartSheets)Highly skilled in using the Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Preferred Qualifications

9+ years of relevant experiencePMP or other professional project management certificationCPA or CMA license, or equivalentExperience in using SAPExperience implementing financial processes and systemsExperience with compliance requirements and processesAdvanced Excel skills

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Technology, or a related field

Preferred Education

Graduate Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Technology, or a related field (e.g. MBA, MIS)

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, Ca., is $148,200 to $181,000 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Controllership, Fin Planning & Tax

Job Posting Primary Business:

Disney Financial Systems

Primary Job Posting Category:

Financial Systems

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-05-24