Senior Manager, APAC Int'l Financial Systems

Job ID 10149654 Location Shanghai, Mainland China Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted May 14, 2026

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Job Summary:

Partnering with the Enterprise Tech, International and Regional leaders in various business processes (e.g. Controllership, Disney Worldwide Shared Services, Tax, Finance, Sourcing & Procurement, Business Operations, etc.), Global and International DFS leaders, to execute global strategies that maximize APAC regional operation efficiency and effectiveness.
Liaise with the business stakeholders on system strategies leading to process improvement and technology solution implementations.
Lead the selection of technology tools, identification and specification of systems enhancements, oversee testing strategies, govern master data, assist with implementation on compliance and controls around these systems and troubleshoot end user issues.
Manage the project life cycle of a number of business initiatives including but not limited to new business integration, and financial systems and process upgrades that will lead to supporting modernization efforts.
Focus on the following main types of initiatives:
- Business Transformation projects, including process optimization/automation and new technology implementation.
- Integration of acquired companies, including operational integration of any businesses outside of standard TWDC systems and processes, migration to SAP and retirement of legacy systems
- Regulatory and compliance initiatives, including SOX, changes in Tax laws, implementation of electronic invoicing and reporting mandates, etc.
Lead outsourcing vendor APAC DFS functions in operations, communications and transformation.

Experience, Professional Qualifications & Skills

Well-rounded knowledge of SAP system as well as program and project management knowledge.
Familiar with current best practices and new technological trends to enhance the effectiveness of the transaction processing, reconciliation, reporting and month / quarter end closing.
Strong EFS business process knowledges
- US and APAC local GAAP
- Basic knowledge of APAC Tax requirement
- Source to Pay cycle, including APAC rules on AP processing and payments settlement and banking
- Order to Cash, including revenue recognition, B2B and ideally B2C billing counting different types of electronic invoicing mandates in the region
- Cash application and bank reconciliation automation
- Cross-country intercompany process
- Fixed assets
- Travel & Expense
A strong communicator. Proven history of building and maintaining excellent client service relationships, interact and partner with executives at all levels to help drive collaborative business decisions.
Strong motivational skills as well as team management experience to direct and mentor teams within and outside Disney to meet objectives, excellent communication skills, work in a fast-paced environment, and adaptable to business priority changes with ease.

Work Experience:

10 years work experience with financial or accounting, preferably in a large SAP installation
5 years of staff management experience
Well-rounded functional knowledge of SAP system in related process areas.
Experience working for large company and within a matrix organization
Demonstrated technical proficiency in managing projects of medium to large scale and implemented change initiatives as a technical expert within a specified product or process area.
Experience in service delivery in a high performing customer service and support organization

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

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.

This position is with Disney APAC Shared Business Services, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, family status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, nationality/ethnicity, migrant worker status, carrier of infectious diseases status, or any other category of persons to the extent provided by law. This policy extends, but is not limited, to recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, rate of pay, and other forms of compensation, education, and training.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Because our employees are at the heart of everything we do, Disney offers a competitive total rewards package that includes pay, flexible work arrangements, time-off programs, medical benefits plan, theme park admission and more.

Benefits and eligibility may vary by business and location.

WELLNESS SPENDING ACCOUNT
We offer on-site fitness classes in addition to a variety of health and wellness programs and seminars.
PAID TIME OFF AND LEAVES
Vacation and sick leave are available for full time positions. Vacation and personal holidays are accrued based on length of service, position, and hours worked.
DISNEY PARK ADMISSIONS
Complimentary theme park admission for full-time and part-time positions after two weeks of employment
DISNEY CHINA-PROVIDED MEDICAL & RISK INSURED BENEFIT PLAN
Affordable Health Insurance options, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, may be available for full time employees.
DISNEY EXPERIENCES & DISCOUNTS
Discounts are available at select hotels, dining, merchandise and recreation locations.

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