Michael Dion
FP&A Leader | Non-Profit Advisor | Autism Advocate
- Role
- Senior Manager, Finance at The Walt Disney Company
- Location
- Orlando, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Dion
Over the past 12 years of my career, I\'ve worn many hats in the world of finance - from working within the Fortune 100 to building a startup\'s finance department from the ground up, advising small businesses, and serving as a board member for non-profit organizations. This diverse experience has given me a comprehensive financial management perspective across various sectors, including Telecom, Entertainment, and Construction.With a Master\'s Degree in International Business and continuous self-development from institutions like Columbia and the University of Florida, I have honed my ability to use finance and data to transform operations, stimulate growth, and enhance profitability. I am known for swiftly adapting to changing situations, partnering with operation executives to drive value, and executing transformation initiatives, including digital finance.
Experience
Senior Manager, Finance
Aug 2022 — Present · US
Provide analytical support and execution of the Consumer Products, Games, and Publishing global strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting processes• Lead and develop a team of three• Distill key insights utilizing fact based analytics to make key strategic decisions and offer recommendations or actions• Partner with senior management teams to provide analytical support and modeling for Studio ultimates, long term plan, AOP, forecasts, studio mobilizations and varied ad hoc requests• Convey important DPEP-wide financial insights and franchise trends to senior management through the creation of periodic reports and presentations • Liaise with multiple finance teams to address requests and analytics on various franchises and initiatives• Collaborate with Walt Disney Company Corporate Brand and Franchise Analytics teams to provide consumer products perspective and analysis in support of company-wide brand business planning and analytics • Drive preparation of key deliverables for Franchise Strategy teams, Investor Relations, Studios, Media Networks and other TWDC groups and segments• Collaborate with consumer insights and research teams to support strategic decisions and identify franchise opportunities in Consumer Products and across the enterprise
Education
University of Florida - Warrington College of Business
Master, International Business
2011 — 2012
University of Florida - Warrington College of Business
Bachelor of Science, Finance
2008 — 2011
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