Finance Analyst

Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global children's toy, entertainment and digital gaming company?

At Spin Master, our unwavering commitment to open mindedness, integrity and innovation is a great part of what has made us an industry leader. How do we stay ahead of the pack? By hiring the best and brightest minds—and that’s why we want you
**What will you work on?**

The Finance Analyst assists in ensuring that reporting is accurate and timely, along with managing the statutory and accounting processes for Spin Master.

**How will you create impact?**
- Month end journal preparation for general ledger (excluding accounts receivable, accounts payable and intercompany entries) for region
- Prepare the monthly management accounts and prepare and review analysis files to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial and management reporting;
- Review month end P&L market reporting and sales reports to be supplied to the sales team and management team;
- Hold regular cost centre reviews with the business unit leaders, and work with them to maintain departmental operational costs within budget, especially marketing and sales accruals;
- Assist on the budget/forecast submission and by preparation of the overhead budgets, working with the business unit leaders for region
- Review the month end reports (G&A overhead focus) and comment on performance against objectives;
- Preparation of the weekly/monthly cash flow forecasts for region, including variance analyses to previous submissions;
- Prepare account reconciliations for Spanish entity on a monthly basis, and review with the Finance Manager;
- Preparation of Statutory Accounts and compliance with local GAAP;
- Identify and work with the finance manager and other finance team members to improve processes to deliver a more efficient and effective financial reporting and analysis; e.g. Expenses process;
- Business partnering, supporting regional management teams in understanding their financial data and performance, including the preparation of ad hoc reports for various directors;
- Liaise with external tax advisors and auditors in regards to the Italian annual statutory requirements;

**How will you fit into the team?**
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Maturity, professionalism, and high level of discretion are required
- Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude
- Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems
- Fluent English and Spanish is must

**What are your skills and experience?**
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS and Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles - an advantage.
- Experience with Consumer Goods/ Retail Industry preferred
- Extremely strong MS Excel skills
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance or other related area
- A minimum of 2-5 years related experience in a mid to large sized company
- Fluent English and Spanish is must

**What you can expect from us**:
Our mission is to Make Life More Fun with a vision to push the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and fun.
- Growth and Career Opportunities
- Flexible Work Hours
- Innovation, Collaboration and Fun
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Other fun Perks

**What’s it like to work here?**

Spin Master is a fast-paced, hands-on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision-making; though our challenging start-up atmosphere isn’t for everyone, we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team.

Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants.
- We do appreciate all interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted._