Financial Analyst Job

Financial Analyst

Location: FL – Miami

Employment Type: Regular

ID: 11937

Job Category: Corporate Services

Description

Financial Analyst

Function / Purpose

This is a key Finance position for the Licensing Division in Latin America. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and be prepared to work independently with the support of the direct manager sitting in Stockley Park UK and Global Director. Based out of Rhode Island.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:General Finance Support :

• Finance support to local HCP staff in areas such as budgeting and forecasting, and cost center reporting.
• Work with Regional Finance & Contracts Director to understand range of finance processes and implement changes to achieve an efficient business environment and standardization of processes.
• Dotted line reporting to VP LATAM
• Prepare, submit and present all corporate reports including budgets, forecasts, actual, and strategic plans. These requirements include:
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L submissions to Global Finance
• Revenue forecast and actual submissions to Global Finance.
• Reconciliation and explanation of all plans to actual variances for both revenue and expenses:
• In-depth analysis and interpretation of financial data to monitor and report on progress to plans.
• Lead the support for all enquiries with Royalty Accounting to resolve discrepancies.
• Reconciliation of Licensee / agent account balances
• Prepare and manage all operating expenses with cost centre managers including:
• Manage all expense budgets and forecasts submissions.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
• Review & distribute cost centre responsibility reports.
• Ad hoc financial reports and reconciliation tasks as requested by VP LATAM, Head of Finance EMEA/APAC and Global Finance.

Business Analysis Service:

• Financial support for licensing team including financial analysis requests.
• Develop broader, strategic initiatives and pending negotiations with licensees recommending actions in line with divisional goals.
• Advise senior management on key projects and new business opportunities.
• Control the integrity of the cost and royalty information to the team.
• Develop guidelines to the team using consistent methodology in forecast, budget and strategic plan.
• Evaluate deal potential and provide finance analysis maximizing opportunities to gain greatest results.

Royalty reporting & Credit Control

• Ensure Royalty reports received, invoiced and processed by Corporate Royalties
• Chase unpaid debtors on a regular basis with the help of Category team
• Advice allocation of funds received from Licensees

Other

• Work with Shared Services LATAM with respect to the approval of all Purchase Requisition / Purchase orders and Invoices.

Critical Skills

Essential

• Finance Qualification
• SAP Experience
• Spanish speaking

Desirable

• Familiarity with licensing and royalty accounting.
• Portuguese Speaking

Education and Experience

Part Qualified or Recently Qualified Accountant. (Financial / professional qualifications /finance degree)

• Exposure to multi-currency reporting environment.
• Experience in financial planning and business analysis.
• Advanced PC skills (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast pace environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Highly organized.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good people management & development skills.
• Able to provide accurate and timely information and analysis to others.
• Ability to assess current procedures and determine changes where necessary.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
• Capability to clearly summarize and present information to Senior Management.
• Flexibility on Work hours due to time zones and peak seasons.

Hasbro ( NASDAQ : HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, LITTLEST PET SHOP and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. The Company’s Hasbro Studios and its film label, Allspark Pictures, are building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Through its commitment to corporate social responsibility and philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to make the world a better place for children and their families. Learn more at www.hasbro.com , and follow us on Twitter ( @Hasbro & @HasbroNews ) and Instagram ( @Hasbro ).

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