Junior Finance Analyst - 6 Month Contract

Junior Finance Analyst - 6 Month Contract

Please Note: If you are a current Spin Master employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

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!

Job Description:

Please note this is a 6-month contractor position.

Spin Master is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences through its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. With distribution in over 100 countries, Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands PAW Patrol, Bakugan, Kinetic Sand, Air Hogs, Hatchimals, Rubik's Cube and GUND, and is the global toy licensee for other popular properties.

What will you work on?

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

They will be a key contributor to the monthly and annual management reporting, forecast & planning processes, working with the businesses unit leaders to enable an understanding of local financial performance and developing consistent, concise forecasts and plans, and monthly variance reporting at a cost centre level.

How will you create impact?

• Month end journal preparation for general ledger (excluding accounts receivable, accounts payable and intercompany entries) for Spain
• 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;
• Review the month end reports (G&A overhead focus) and comment on performance against objectives;
• 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;
• Liaise with external tax advisors and auditors in regards to the Spanish annual statutory requirements

How will you fit into the team?

The Junior Financial Analyst reports to Manager, Finance Iberia.

What are your skills and experience?

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance or other related area
• A minimum of 1-2 years related experience in a mid to large sized company
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IFRS
• Knowledge of Spanish accounting plan-PGC and principles is a must
• Knowledge of Portuguese accounting plan and principles is an advantage
• Experience with Consumer Goods/ Retail Industry preferred
• Strong MS Excel skills
• SAP experience
• Strong organisational 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
• Fluent in English, Verbal and written

What you can expect from us:

• 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.