Financial Analyst Industry Analysis

Financial Analyst

Department: Finance
Reporting To:

Senior Director of Finance

Just Play is a passionate and trend driven leader in the children’s consumer goods industry. We work with the world’s leading children’s entertainment brands to manufacture and distribute exceptional products to every major mass retailer throughout North America and around the world.
Industry leading children’s consumer goods company on a rapid growth pace is seeking a Financial Analyst to report to the Sr. Director Finance. This individual will contribute across several critical functions, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Senior Management. To ensure success as a Financial Analyst, the ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a superior knowledge of Excel.
Responsible for developing streamlined accounting and financial processes, including financial reporting at the KPI level for senior management.
Provide financial support and assist in all aspects of financial reporting and analysis for US and international operations.
Perform financial analysis of business performance and address problems and areas where senior management should become more focused.
Provide predictive financial information to allow for the proper business decisions and meaningful variance analysis for actual results versus forecast and budget targets.
Provide financial support and assist with the licensor royalty reporting.
Support system and process enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy including Microsoft Dynamics NAV implementation.
Design and maintain auditing reports to identify issues with ERP system data.
Communicate effectively and accurately with our overseas team.
Utilize ERP system to manage budget, forecast and finance information.
Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance or Accounting
Minimum five years related business analysis experience.
Proven record of process improvement and innovative financial reporting
Passion for problem solving and business process improvement.
Advanced Excel skills required.
Experience with ERP systems, databases is desired
Fluency in English (both written and verbal).
We welcome all applicants without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.