Manager, Commercial Performance & Planning

BUILD SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF 
 

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. 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.

How will you contribute to our magical experience?

The Manager, Commercial Planning will join the team to be the connective tissue between our commercial teams and Finance - turning daily performance signals into the insights and actions that shape how senior leadership steers the business.

This is a high-visibility role for someone who thrives at the intersection of numbers and narrative: you'll track what's happening, explain why it's happening, and recommend what to do about it. You'll partner closely with Finance Planning to build the commercial plan, and work across Marketing, Analytics, Content, Partnerships, and Product to make sure every business case, forecast, and performance review tells a clear, decision-ready story.

The Manager, Commercial Performance & Planning will be responsible for:

• Incorporate market trends, risks, and opportunities into financial planning and P&L management.
• Partner with Finance to develop forecasts, scenarios, and commercial plans.
• Assess the financial implications of market dynamics and strategic decisions.
• Develop and evaluate business cases for new and existing commercial initiatives.
• Analyze feasibility, scalability, risks, and expected financial impact.
• Deliver data-driven recommendations to support executive decision-making.
• Lead KPI tracking and ongoing business performance reporting.
• Provide insights that connect results, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Identify actions to optimize growth, investment, and profitability.

What we need from you to be part of this story:

• +5 years experience in similar roles. Preferred industries: Entertainment, Technology, Consulting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Digital Business Administration, or a related field.
• Work tools: Excel and Power BI required. IA tools, Airtable.
• Strong ability to translate complex data and business dynamics into clear, actionable insights.
• Collaborative mindset, with a high level of ownership, accountability, and commitment.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a structured and logical approach.
• Advanced level of English. Portuguese is a plus.

 Additional Information:

At Disney, we believe it takes great people to create the memorable experiences, products and services our consumers know and love. We are a team of storytellers and hire under equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability and gender identity. We foster a corporate culture of belonging and inclusiveness, which empowers our staff and company to thrive. At Disney, everyone has the opportunity to speak up and participate, grow and share ideas.

“You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality.” Walt Disney