Senior Financial Analyst- ESPN

Senior Financial Analyst- ESPN

Job :

Location:

Bristol, Connecticut, United States

Business: ESPN

Date posted:
Mar. 05, 2026

ESPN is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, the company’s mission is to serve sports fans. Anytime. Anywhere.

ESPN is seeking a dynamic Senior Financial Analyst to play a key role in advancing the support of our ESPN Board and equity owners. This individual will be an active participant in the development of financial projections and reporting for the Board and associated equity owners. This includes developing Board meeting materials and financial presentations, along with structuring performance updates for equity owner management teams and finance leaders.

Additionally, this role will be responsible for developing ESPN cash flow and dividend projections. This individual will gain exposure to and an understanding of the ESPN business by working closely with various senior leaders to analyze financial performance and develop actionable insights and recommendations.

• Business Partnering & Leadership Support:
  • Drive the creation of Board meeting presentations and financial analysis for senior leadership and equity partners
  • Prepare financial performance updates for equity owner management teams and key finance stakeholders
• Strategic Forecasting:
  • Lead the forecasting processes for ESPN’s Other Revenue segments
  • Develop robust, data-driven cash flow and dividend projections in partnership with Finance and Controllership teams
• Finance Modernization & Transformation:
  • Assist in driving finance transformation initiatives including the integration of the ESPN P&L into a new finance system.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and assist with implementation efforts for departmental projects/initiatives.

• 3+ years of financial analysis experience with increasing responsibility
• Fluency with financial concepts and analysis
• Exceptional attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated experience with managing competing priorities and deadlines
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint, including advanced formula comprehension and ability to create financial presentations

• Experience working with Oracle, Cognos TM1 and SAP
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or other related field

Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

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.

ESPN, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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