Operations Finance Internship

Job Description

About the Company:

The Operations Finance team is an integral part of the domestic Disney Experiences segment. This team holds the crucial responsibility of managing the financial and business affairs for this segment. Through this role, individuals gain insight into the fundamental “why” behind business performance. The environment fosters proactive problem-solving, collaboration, and a strong focus on results.

Job Description, Detailed:

Role & Program Title (Implied): Operations Finance Internship

Program Overview:
This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain real-world finance experience within the domestic Disney Experiences segment. It is structured as a full-time, six-month commitment, specifically from January 2026 – June 2026. The internship is located in the Anaheim, CA area. Participants will have a proactive role in a results-oriented, collaborative team, learning the reasoning behind business performance and contributing to key business decisions.

What You Will Do (Responsibilities):
As an Operations Finance Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in finance and data management, contributing to key business decisions through analytical work and identifying opportunities to drive results. The role offers a unique opportunity for growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Daily tasks are varied and rewarding, and may include:

• Collaboration: Working closely with the Operations Finance and Revenue Management teams to develop a deep understanding of the business, providing necessary data, analytics, and actionable insights to inform and drive business decisions.
• Reporting & Analysis: Generating regular reporting and conducting ad-hoc analyses using historical and current data. This includes identifying trends, spotting anomalies, and uncovering opportunities across various lines of business.
• Data Visualization: Creating and maintaining data visualization dashboards, utilizing tools such as PowerBI or similar, to effectively deliver insights and enhance internal efficiencies.
• Process Optimization: Contributing to the development and optimization of data processes and workflows within the team.

Required Qualifications & Skills:
To be successful in this role, candidates should possess a strong foundation in both technical and analytical skills, coupled with key personal attributes:

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, VBA or Power Query, SQL, Tableau or Power BI. Experience with one or more analytical tools (e.g., R, Python, etc.) is also required.
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated strong analytical capabilities, with experience in collecting, analyzing data, and effectively reporting on the results.
• Problem-Solving: A natural curiosity and inquisitiveness, coupled with an enjoyment for solving complex problems.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities and a keen attention to detail.
• Initiative: A self-starter mentality with demonstrated initiative, capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with the following additional skills and experiences are preferred:

• Presentation Skills: Previous experience in creating compelling PowerPoint decks for business recommendations, overviewing analysis findings, and/or sharing general information persuasively.
• Statistical Analysis: Experience with statistical modeling and/or forecasting.

Education:
The internship is primarily for students who are:

• Academic Level: Junior or Senior preferred.
• Majors/Coursework: Major or previous coursework in Analytics, Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:
Applicants must meet specific criteria to be eligible for the program:

• Enrollment Status: Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Previous Disney Programs: Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants are restricted to working for one consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
• Age: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Work Authorization: Must possess unrestricted work authorization.

Additional Information:

• Availability: Candidates must be fully available to work full-time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the entire duration of the internship.
• Work Location: This is primarily an on-site position in Anaheim, CA. However, it also requires a working, reliable internet connection and a quiet, dedicated workspace for potential days working from home.
• Housing & Transportation: Interns are responsible for providing their own housing and reliable transportation for the duration of the internship program in the Anaheim, CA area.
• Compensation: The pay rate for this role in Anaheim, CA is $22.50 per hour.
• Benefits: Select benefits, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, may be provided as part of the compensation package, dependent on the level and position offered. Further details on benefits can be found at: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.