Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

ASAP

This posting is for an existing open role at WildBrain’s Toronto office. Employees work in a hybrid model balancing collaboration in our office and remote work. WildBrain is made up of a team of innovators and creators who bring industry-leading kids’ content and brands to families globally. Reporting to the VP, Group FP&A this role sits within the Group FP&A team and plays a key part in supporting enterprise‑wide planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. The Senior Financial Analyst will bring strong analytical and modelling skills, a solid understanding of financial statements and consolidation, and a high level of attention to detail. The role focuses on producing clear, reliable financial insights that support decision‑making at the Group and executive level. Financial Planning & Forecasting Develop scenario and sensitivity models to support corporate initiatives and key business decisions. Consolidate Group forecasts, budgets, and long‑range plans in Vena, and support analysis, reporting, and presentation of these plans to stakeholders. Build and maintain financial models to support accurate forecasting and planning across: Below‑EBITDA P&L items and related cash flow impacts Group balance sheet and cash flow statements Restricted Group EBITDA, Restricted Group Net Debt, covenant leverage ratios, and liquidity headroom

Financial Analysis & Reporting
Support month‑end and quarter‑end processes, including preparation of Group management accounts.
Prepare and enhance quarterly Business Unit reporting and analysis templates, including KPI collection and variance analysis.
Produce Group reporting packs with clear Business Unit breakdowns and supporting commentary.
Perform Group‑wide three‑statement analysis, including SG&A and free cash flow analysis, to identify key trends and insights.
Prepare Group‑wide budget, forecast, and long‑range plan materials for the Executive team and Board, highlighting key assumptions, risks, opportunities, and trends.
Data, Systems & Process Improvement
Act as a key FP&A stakeholder and analytical contributor on system implementations or upgrades that impact planning, forecasting, or reporting.
Work with divisional finance teams to simplify and improve month‑end and management reporting processes, leveraging Power BI or similar tools.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve FP&A processes, data quality, and reporting efficiency across the Group.
Partner closely with Business Unit Finance, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Tax, and HR teams to ensure alignment and smooth financial operations.
Deliver ad‑hoc financial analysis and support special projects as needed.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Experience in FP&A, preferably in a Group or corporate FP&A environment.
Advanced Excel and Power BI skills (including Power Query), with the ability to build scalable, decision‑grade models and reports.
Strong data fluency, with the ability to independently source, validate, and interpret complex financial and operational datasets.
Experience of working in challenging data environments, and/or experience in working on projects that re-architect data environments
Solid technical accounting foundation, including IFRS, consolidated financial statements, and the linkage between P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
A naturally curious and commercially minded approach, with a desire to understand the underlying drivers of business performance.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate analysis into clear, actionable insights.
Compensation may vary within the same role based on experience, performance, specialized expertise, and overall impact.
Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000 CAD. Retirement savings with company matching
Comprehensive health and dental coverage, with shared premium costs from day one.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Initial virtual screening with our Talent Acquisition team
Interview with the hiring manager (virtual or in person, TBD)
Interview with 2–3 key business partners (virtual or in person, TBD)
We use artificial intelligence (AI) to support and enhance the recruitment experience - for example, by organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications
. AI tools used in our recruitment process are subject to rigorous privacy, security, and risk assessments and are applied in alignment with WildBrain’s Inclusive Hiring framework. Diversity and Inclusion are in our DNA. As a global leader in kids and family entertainment, we strive to reflect and honour the diversity of our audiences around the world. We believe that creating diverse and inclusive content & brands begins with fostering a culture of belonging at WildBrain. To us, a culture of belonging is one where we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external partners and strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and brings their authentic self to work.
We demonstrate our commitment to this by striving to provide a supportive work environment and a corporate culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. We recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job. WildBrain accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Inspector Gadget and Degrassi, we are a global leader in franchise management—bringing stories to life through content production, audience reach and consumer products. Our award-winning studio has partnered with top global platforms such as Apple TV, Netflix and the BBC, producing acclaimed series such as The Snoopy Show, Strawberry Shortcake: Through our global digital network across YouTube, FAST and AVOD, we deliver premium, broadcast-quality content to today’s kids and families wherever they’re watching—connecting brands to audiences at scale and offering advertisers one of the largest digital inventories in family media. WildBrain CPLG, our global licensing and consumer products arm, represents our own and partner brands across major territories worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, WildBrain trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD).