Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Department: Finance   

Company Overview:

Just Play is a passionate and trend driven leader in the children’s consumer goods industry. Our products are an impressive mix of promotional and everyday items for the whole family.  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.

Job Summary:

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.  The ideal candidate will be a passionate team player that can effectively manage multiple tasks.   This position will launch a solid career growth path for the right person in a fast paced, exciting entrepreneurial environment.   

To ensure success as a Financial Analyst, the ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a superior knowledge of Excel.

Principal Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Analyze profitability from a Brand, Customer, and item-level. 
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance or Accounting
• Minimum five years related business analysis experience in a manufacturing setting
• Proven record of process improvement and innovative financial reporting
• Passion for problem solving and business process improvement.
• Strong work ethic, high level of motivation, willingness to learn quickly.
• Excellent systems, technology and analytical skills
• Ability to demonstrate competent self-reliance and resourcefulness.
• Ability to multi-task while delivering accurate results.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with ERP systems, databases is desired
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Fluency in English (both written and verbal).

Just Play is an equal opportunity employer.  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.