This position is responsible for the financial management and business development of the Consumer Products business, specifically by partnering and supporting the CP Sales teams and focusing on revenue forecast and analysis.
This will include the development and ongoing enhancement of financial forecasting, planning, budgeting and long-range planning processes.
It will also include responsibility for monthly and quarter-end reporting and variance analysis as well as business analytics & financial trending to support optimal deal processes and global licensing strategies.
The Finance Director will work closely with the wider CP Finance Team across locations around the world.
The Director provides strategic and analytical guidance for the CP Commercialization team to drive revenue and OI growth.
They will be responsible for enhancing the contribution and partnership of the finance function with the CP division, specifically UK, Australia, Israel markets, Toys, Publishing, CPG categories, and Franchise/Portfolio Management (e.g.
Pre-school) with the support and management of a Finance Manager.
This role will report directly to the Sr. Director of Global CP Finance and work with a disparate partner group to improve analytical tools and enhance operational visibility of risks and opportunities and awareness of strengths and weaknesses in the business to support overall business performance.
What will you be doing? Bringing a collaborative and entrepreneurial hands-on approach to CP FinanceDeveloping, fostering and building open communication and productive relationships with leadership, sales and financeStrategic partnership approach by using financial models to enhance business deal termsAnalyze business performance, including licensing royalty revenue from various perspectives and dimensions such as brands and franchises, product categories, licensees, consumer demographics, distribution channels, and business modelsFormulate cohesive global annual 5-Year Plan, annual budget, and quarterly licensee forecast, working closely with the broader Finance, CP Business, Strategy and Insights teamsDive deeply into financial data, predict future financial trends, and proactively provide insights and financial advice to senior managementDesigning, communicating and carrying out policies & proceduresPromoting a strong sense of urgency and appropriate level of support for deliverablesWorking in collaboration with the systems and operations teams to develop and enhance analytical tools and processesSupport the Global VP in establishing and implementing Finance processes and a premier class Finance organizationEnsure licensee projections are complete and accurateLiaise with Sales, Operations and central Finance teams to ensure maximum revenue is recognizedEvaluate financial performance against desired outcomesTrack risks and opportunitiesInform, review and communicate allocations and monthly actualsLiaise with Global Finance teamsPlanning: Perform and prepare annual budgeting and quarterly estimates in conjunction with Sales and external partners to support the Sales teams.Create monthly outlooks, quarterly estimates, and "real time" financial forecastsPrepare and present Long Range Strategic, Financial Plans and detailed budgetsOperational Support: Partner with sales teams to provide detailed revenue and deal reporting and analysis to support business decision making on all aspects of licensing and optimize dealsPerform/present variance analysis and budget resolution (ad hoc, marketing, ROI)Creation, and ongoing enhancement, of all planning and analytical presentation decks for management purposesWhat are we looking for? Further education qualification in Finance or similar is requiredSenior level finance experienceCP industry experience is a plusStrong self-motivated team player.
Able to think creatively and take actionAbility to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyRelation and communication at all levels (Analyst to VP)Demonstrates Executive PresenceDelivers Business ResultsDetail OrientedMobilizes the OrganizationChallenges the Status QuoChampions Creativity and InnovationAbility to explain both the "big picture" and detailed views of financial managementCoaches/teaches others on key financial and/or accounting conceptsClient facing and sought out by others to answer questions as a problem solverExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, across all areas of the businessAbility to solve problems and be inquisitiveOrganize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlinesReviews and analyses financial indicators and reports areas of concernPerforms operational, and/or financial statement analyses
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