Financial analyst in licensing

Hasbro; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Health & Wellness

Time Off to Recharge

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Job summary

Hasbro is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in London to deliver financial insights, forecast performance, and support budgeting and planning processes across the business.

You will build robust models, conduct variance analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive process improvements, month-end close, and compliance with financial policies. This role offers exposure to strategic initiatives within iconic brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred.
• 2–5 years in financial analysis, planning, or related role.
• Strong financial modelling, forecasting and budgeting skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Analytical mindset with keen attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities to deadlines.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Licensing industry knowledge and SAP/Power BI/Longview are advantages.

Responsibilities

• Interpret financial data and develop forecasts.
• Produce monthly reports and support month-end close.
• Develop budgeting models and monitor performance against targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify risks and opportunities.
• Drive process improvements and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Excel

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Longview

Job description

Описание:

Hasbro Consumer Products extends the reach and value of Hasbro's iconic brands through strategic licensing and category partnerships. With a portfolio including globally recognised franchises such as Peppa Pig, Transformers, Monopoly, My Little Pony and Nerf, the team delivers innovative products and engaging brand experiences across multiple categories and markets. Working closely with best-in-class partners and retailers, Hasbro Consumer Products drives growth through commercial excellence, creative collaboration, and market-leading licensing initiatives, maximising brand reach, consumer engagement, and long-term value worldwide.

Задачи:

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a pivotal role in providing financial insights and analysis. You will be responsible for interpreting financial data, developing forecasts, and producing reports to aid key decision-making. Daily, you will work alongside various teams to ensure cohesive analytics, budgeting, financial planning, and performance evaluation. Additionally, you will play an active role in driving ongoing process improvements. Develop and maintain robust budgeting and forecasting models to support business objectives, ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines Detailed portfolio analysis, including identification of whitespace opportunities. Prepare, analyse, and present monthly financial results, including actuals and accruals, collaborating with accounting teams to support a smooth and compliant month-end close. Perform detailed variance analysis between forecasted and actual financial results. Identify key drivers of variances and provide actionable insights to business partners and senior leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor and manage financial targets, including creating and maintaining shared files. Identify and manage trends, risks, and opportunities to inform management decisions. Support the implementation of best practices in financial analysis, process improvement, and compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

Требования:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Qualified with a professional accounting body (e.g., CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• 2 - 5 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, or a related role
• Strong proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are essential.
• Sharp analytical mindset with keen attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly
• Proven capacity to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities effectively to adhere to timelines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• A collaborative approach with a proven ability to work effectively in a collective environment.
• Будет плюсом: within the Licensing industry is a plus; Proficiency with SAP - Power BI, and Longview is an advantage

Условия:

Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility.

• Health & Wellness
• Time Off to Recharge
• Financial Well-being
• Life & Family Support
• Volunteer and Community Initiatives
• Learning & Development
• Exclusive Perks