Senior Financial Analyst, Group FP&A

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  • Toronto, ON
  • 90.000-105.000 $ par an
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 1 mois
Company DescriptionLocation: Toronto, Canada (25 York St Suite 1201, Toronto, ON M5J 2V5)Start date: ASAPVacancy: This posting is for an existing open role at WildBrain's Toronto office.Hybrid work: Employees work in a hybrid model balancing collaboration in our office and remote work.Find a job that lets your imagination run wild!
WildBrain is made up of a team of innovators and creators who bring industry-leading kids' content and brands to families globally. We inspire imagination, put creativity first and believe in the power of storytelling. We are constantly connecting the powers of our global team, making WildBrain a collaborative, openminded and passionate environment to work in. To work at WildBrain means you get to create stories that lets imaginations run wild. Join our team today and make us part of your story!About the RoleReporting to the VP, Group FP&A this role sits within the Group FP&A team and plays a key part in supporting enterprise-wide planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. The Senior Financial Analyst will bring strong analytical and modelling skills, a solid understanding of financial statements and consolidation, and a high level of attention to detail. The role focuses on producing clear, reliable financial insights that support decision-making at the Group and executive level.Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do:Financial Planning & Forecasting
  • Maintain and, where appropriate, enhance the Group's five-year, three-statement financial model.
  • Develop scenario and sensitivity models to support corporate initiatives and key business decisions.
  • Consolidate Group forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans in Vena, and support analysis, reporting, and presentation of these plans to stakeholders.
  • Own the budgeting and forecasting of selected expense lines, as required.
  • Build and maintain financial models to support accurate forecasting and planning across:
  • Group consolidation adjustments and eliminations
  • Below-EBITDA P&L items and related cash flow impacts
  • Group balance sheet and cash flow statements
  • Restricted Group EBITDA, Restricted Group Net Debt, covenant leverage ratios, and liquidity headroom
Financial Analysis & Reporting
  • Support month-end and quarter-end processes, including preparation of Group management accounts.
  • Prepare and enhance quarterly Business Unit reporting and analysis templates, including KPI collection and variance analysis.
  • Produce Group reporting packs with clear Business Unit breakdowns and supporting commentary.
  • Perform Group-wide three-statement analysis, including SG&A and free cash flow analysis, to identify key trends and insights.
  • Support lender reporting, including tracking covenant metrics and liquidity versus expectations, where required.
  • Assist with investor reporting in collaboration with the Head of Investor Relations.
  • Prepare Group-wide budget, forecast, and long-range plan materials for the Executive team and Board, highlighting key assumptions, risks, opportunities, and trends.
Data, Systems & Process Improvement
  • Act as a key FP&A stakeholder and analytical contributor on system implementations or upgrades that impact planning, forecasting, or reporting.
  • Work with divisional finance teams to simplify and improve month-end and management reporting processes, leveraging Power BI or similar tools.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve FP&A processes, data quality, and reporting efficiency across the Group.
Collaboration & Ad-Hoc Analysis
  • Partner closely with Business Unit Finance, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Tax, and HR teams to ensure alignment and smooth financial operations.
  • Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis and support special projects as needed.
QualificationsWhat You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • Experience in FP&A, preferably in a Group or corporate FP&A environment.
  • Advanced Excel and Power BI skills (including Power Query), with the ability to build scalable, decision-grade models and reports.
  • Strong data fluency, with the ability to independently source, validate, and interpret complex financial and operational datasets.
  • Experience of working in challenging data environments, and/or experience in working on projects that re-architect data environments
  • Solid technical accounting foundation, including IFRS, consolidated financial statements, and the linkage between P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
  • A naturally curious and commercially minded approach, with a desire to understand the underlying drivers of business performance.
  • Experience working with financial reporting tools and ERP systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate analysis into clear, actionable insights.
  • High attention to detail, strong organization skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Additional InformationWhat We OfferWorking at WildBrain is more than a job - it's the opportunity to join forces with extraordinary, insightful and imaginative people who will recognize your talents and encourage your professional growth and development in a work environment that promotes creativity and individuality.Total RewardsAt WildBrain, we strive for equitable and consistent pay practices within a robust total rewards framework. Compensation may vary within the same role based on experience, performance, specialized expertise, and overall impact.Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000 CAD. Base salary is part of a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings with company matching
  • Comprehensive health and dental coverage, with shared premium costs from day one.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Hybrid work model
Our Hiring Process
  • Initial virtual screening with our Talent Acquisition team
  • Interview with the hiring manager (virtual or in person, TBD)
  • Interview with 2-3 key business partners (virtual or in person, TBD)
  • Role-specific assessment, where applicable
AI in Our Hiring ProcessWe use artificial intelligence (AI) to support and enhance the recruitment experience - for example, by organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. AI is never used to make hiring decisions. All decisions are made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals. AI tools used in our recruitment process are subject to rigorous privacy, security, and risk assessments and are applied in alignment with WildBrain's Inclusive Hiring framework. We believe technology should enhance human judgment, not replace it.Our CommitmentDiversity and Inclusion are in our DNA. As a global leader in kids and family entertainment, we strive to reflect and honour the diversity of our audiences around the world. We believe that creating diverse and inclusive content & brands begins with fostering a culture of belonging at WildBrain. To us, a culture of belonging is one where we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external partners and strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and brings their authentic self to work.We demonstrate our commitment to this by striving to provide a supportive work environment and a corporate culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. We recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job. If you possess similar experience that is close to what we've listed here, we encourage you to please still consider applying. We strongly believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key! WildBrain accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required.About WildBrainAt WildBrain, we build and grow beloved family brands through exceptional entertainment experiences. Home to franchises such as Strawberry Shortcake, Teletubbies, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi, we are a global leader in franchise management-bringing stories to life through content production, audience reach and consumer products. Our award-winning studio has partnered with top global platforms such as Apple TV, Netflix and the BBC, producing acclaimed series such as The Snoopy Show, Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City, Teletubbies (2015), Yo Gabba GabbaLand! and Finding Her Edge. Through our global digital network across YouTube, FAST and AVOD, we deliver premium, broadcast-quality content to today's kids and families wherever they're watching-connecting brands to audiences at scale and offering advertisers one of the largest digital inventories in family media. WildBrain CPLG, our global licensing and consumer products arm, represents our own and partner brands across major territories worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, WildBrain trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at .

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