Senior Financial Analyst

Hasbro Entertainment is dedicated to creating, producing, and distributing engaging content based on Hasbro’s iconic brands. With a portfolio including beloved franchises such as Peppa Pig, Transformers, and My Little Pony, Hasbro Entertainment creates and delivers animated series, films, and digital content to audiences worldwide. The division works collaboratively across media platforms to maximise reach and impact, driving value through creative partnerships and licensing initiatives.

Senior Financial Analyst: Entertainment Finance

This role is based at our Capper Street (London) Office. It follows a hybrid working model, with required in-office presence on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, while offering flexibility for remote work on Mondays and Fridays.

Are you an experienced Senior Financial Analyst looking for a challenge? We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join our Entertainment Finance team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities to ensure accurate financial projections and strategic decision-making.

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a pivotal role in providing financial insights and analysis. You will be responsible for interpreting financial data, developing forecasts, and producing reports to aid key decision-making. On a daily basis, you will work alongside various teams to ensure cohesive budgeting, financial planning, and performance evaluation. Additionally, you will play an active role in driving ongoing process improvements.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a company that is constantly innovating and creating content and products that bring joy to millions of fans around the world!

You will:

• Develop and maintain robust budgeting and forecasting models to support business objectives, ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines
• Maintain capital investment amortization models
• Prepare, analyse, and present monthly financial results, including actuals and accruals, collaborating with accounting teams to support a smooth and compliant month-end close
• Perform detailed variance analysis between forecasted and actual financial results. Identify key drivers of variances and provide actionable insights to business partners and senior leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor and manage financial targets
• Identify and manage trends, risks, and opportunities to inform management decisions
• Support the implementation of best practices in financial analysis, process improvement, and compliance with relevant policies and regulations

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Qualified with a professional accounting body (e.g., CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in financial analysis, planning, or a related role (within the Entertainment industry is a plus)
• Strong proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are essential
• Proficiency with SAP, Power BI, and Longview is an advantage
• Sharp analytical mindset with keen attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly
• Proven capacity to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities effectively to adhere to timelines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

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