Level 7 Graduate Finance Apprentice

Graduate Apprenticeships 2023/24: Accounting and Finance

Ready to make magic? We’re hiring for our Graduate Finance Apprenticeship.

During a Graduate Apprenticeship at Disney, you will get the chance to work side by side with industry leaders while you study towards your apprenticeship qualification – Level 7 Apprenticeship in Accountancy (equivalent to a master’s degree) alongside the CIMA Professional Accreditation. You will gain valuable skills working within one of the strongest family of brands on a global scale while building lasting connections. Imagine that!

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.

As a Graduate Finance Apprentice, you will be part of the Disney+ team focused on the Direct-to-Consumer remit. The Direct-to-Consumer team is responsible for the sales, distribution, and marketing of the companies’ video entertainment service to Disney+. You will be part of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region which service consists of our key five content brands – Disney, Pixel, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. In addition, it includes general entertainment titles from local originals such as 20th Century, ABC Studios and FX.

This Apprenticeship will grow and enhance your knowledge of finance and will strengthen your experience across Disney’s finance disciplines, as well as obtaining the Level 7 Apprentice in Accountancy.

This Apprenticeship will provide a fantastic springboard for your future career.

This opportunity is based in Disney's Hammersmith Office and will require you to be on-site four days per week.

Responsibilities will include the below, with the line manager’s supervision and continuous review:

• Supporting of managing elements of the Disney+ Profit & Loss (P&L) for the UK & Regional markets.

• Supporting the local market finance team and be the main point of contact for any market specific queries.

• Support with the overall process of Annual Operating Planning (AOP), Forecasts and Close, incorporating both internal EMEA and US deadlines into the processes.

• Review of actuals booked vs. forecast & budget.

• Understand and become the expert across various systems used to extract and input data to support AOP, Forecast & Close cycles.

• Support with the preparation and maintenance of specific financial models used within the AOP, Forecast, 5 Year Plan (5YP) & Close cycles as required by the line manager.

• Support with the preparation of the overall EMEA Consolidated position as required by line manager.

• On-going process improvement initiatives.

• Support where needed with accounting entries to be posted by working with the SSC Accounting Team (we are serviced by a separate central accounting department within Disney, you will not be required to use an accounting software system, input journals, compute double entry accounting)

Eligibility

• Must have achieved/be on target to achieve an undergraduate degree

• A passion to start a career in Finance.

• Interest in the finance area whether this is through your studies, experience, extracurricular or a general interest.

• Must have the right to work in the UK already in place.

• Must be available to start the apprenticeship in September 2023.

• Knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint preferable (on-the-job training will be provided)

• Good time management skills and ability to juggle more than one task at the same time.

• A numbers person who is accurate, logical and thorough.

• Good attention to detail.

• Good communication skills, both verbal & written.

• Able to work independently and ask for help/advice where needed.

About you

• A strong interest in finance and/or accounting

• Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure

• Ability to communicate with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner

• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties

• Strong MS Office skills

In order to be successful, we will be looking for potential in the following areas:

• Builds Relationship & Communicates Effectively

• Drives Results

• Thinks Strategically

• Inspires Creativity & Innovation

• Exhibits Professional Excellence

Why should you join us?

• Develop your workplace skills and experience and help build the foundations of your future career

• You’ll study towards the Level 7 Apprenticeship in accountancy (equivalent to a master’s degree) alongside the CIMA Professional Accreditation

• This programme is 3 years long

• 20% of your working hours will be allocated to study time for your Apprenticeship

• Support from our trusted training provider

• Annual salary of £26,000 with 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holiday)

• Private medical insurance & dental care

• Access to free support services including Unmind, the mental wellbeing app

• Opportunity to select eye care and flu vouchers

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

• Complimentary subscription to Disney+

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

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

Interested?

Before applying we would strongly encourage you to read our hints and tips so you can set yourself up for success and learn more about the recruitment process. Please check out our guide here: https://disneycasting.net/kenexa/profintern/Apprentice_Hints_and_Tips.pdf

You will need to apply with your CV and cover letter via the link on this page. Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For your cover letter we will be looking for approximately 400 words and looking to understand the following areas:

1. Why have you chosen Disney?

2.Why have you chosen this Apprenticeship?

3. Why should Disney consider you for this Apprenticeship?

The application deadline is Midnight Monday 29th May however, if we receive a high volume of applications we may close the role before this date, therefore we strongly advise you to apply early.

Should you need to reach out to us regarding potential support in the recruitment process, for example to discuss what adjustments you might require, then please drop us an email in advance to Recruitment.London@disney.com and we will happily pick up a conversation on this.