Job Description

Job Posting Title:

Senior Financial Analyst- ESPN

Req ID:

10132907

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications & Education

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

Job Posting Segment:

ESPN Strategy & Research

Job Posting Primary Business:

Finance

Primary Job Posting Category:

Financial Analysis

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Bristol, CT, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-10-07