Job Posting Title:

WDI Finance Intern, Glendale, Summer 2026

Req ID:

10142356

Job Description:

WDI Finance Internship (Glendale) 

About the Role & Program  

Be a part of an innovative team and culture… 

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe. This team brings the magic to life! If selected for this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, Finance.

The approximate date of this internship is May 2026 to August 2026 and will be located in Glendale, CA.    

What You Will Do  

As a key part of the team you will be responsible for maintaining financial reports, supervising and controlling costs and budgets, tracking commitments both internal and 3rd party consultants and contractors, preparing budgets and performing financial sensitivity analysis where appropriate. We can't wait to see what you can do!

Core Responsibilities:

Maintaining accurate financial information and developing basic financial models for performance and trend analysisIdentifying issues and sharing analyses in a format that clearly communicates results for management evaluationUnderstanding accounting impacts to areas of responsibility that could affect financial performanceInterfacing and building rapport with team members, management, and internal/external customersAnalyzing sophisticated journal entries which can have a significant impactDeveloping alternatives/proposals for operational improvements

Project/Division Responsibilities:

Working with the Imagineering departments to establish Annual Operating Plan (AOP), recurring monthly Forecasts, cost management strategies and maintain Plan/Forecast metrics

Reviewing cost commitments, auditing operational activity, and researching cost drivers/variances/trends

Entering and maintaining financial data in the Forecast & Planning system

Providing regular reporting and analysis management (e.g. labor analytics, OE spending profiles, cost reporting, etc)

Required Qualifications & Skills  

Multitasking skills when working in a flexible environment including with functional groups outside of the department

Demonstrated willingness to take a creative approach and work independently in a fast turnaround environment

Outstanding verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills

Ability to develop and interpret financial models

Proven digital literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel (intermediate level or above), PowerPoint and Outlook and must have a conceptual understanding of coordinated financial systems

Preferred Qualifications   

Experience working with SAP, Power BI, Tableau, and/or SQL

Education  

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Data Analytics/Data Science

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information 

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements: 

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship  

Be at least 18 years of age  

Possess unrestricted work authorization  

Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.  

Additional Information 

Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work  

Must be fully available for the duration of the internship  

Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CA  

The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $22.50 per hour for undergraduate students and $30.40 per hour for graduate level students. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

Finance

Job Posting Primary Business:

Global Business Development & International Finance

Primary Job Posting Category:

Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-02-04