Senior Analyst - Financial Reporting

The Consumer Products division of Hasbro European Services provides services for the licensing business of Hasbro International Inc. (HII). We are currently recruiting for this position based in London UK.

Join the Magic Behind the Numbers at Hasbro!

This role is based in Capper Street London UK with hybrid working. You will be required in the office on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays with flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. This is a full-time position.

Are you ready to play a key role in shaping financial excellence at one of the worlds most iconic entertainment companies Hasbro is seeking a driven and detail-oriented finance professional to support our Financial Close & Accruals process drive cost center transformation and deliver strategic insights that power smarter decisions.

From mastering month-end close and reconciling expenses to pioneering cost-saving initiatives and partnering across teams this role offers the perfect blend of analytical challenge and creative collaboration. If youre passionate about precision innovation and making an impact come and be part of the team that brings joy to millionsone number at a time!

As our Senior Analyst Financial Reporting you will play a pivotal role in driving disciplined expense oversight and strategic investment for our Licensed Consumer Products and Entertainment businesses.

Acting as a critical business partner to cross-functional leaders this role is responsible for delivering timely actionable insights into operating expensesensuring the company maintains financial agility while supporting growth objectives.

This role demands a strong command of forecasting budget management and variance analysis paired with excellent communication and strategic influencing skills.

Your responsibilities include:

Financial Close & Accruals

• Owning the monthly accruals process ensuring timely and accurate recognition of expenses.
• Collaborating with accounting teams to support a smooth and compliant month-end close.
• Reconciling cost center expenses and ensuring the integrity of reported data.

Cost Center Transformation

• Actively participate in ongoing cost center and organizational restructuring initiatives.
• Supporting the design and implementation of standardized processes tools and reporting for cost center management.
• Contributing to continuous improvement efforts aimed at driving cost efficiency and process automation.

Financial Planning & Cost Management

• Performing detailed variance analysis between forecasted and actual financial results. Identifying key drivers of variances and providing actionable insights to business partners and senior leadership.
• Partnering cross-functionally to identify evaluate and implement cost-saving opportunities. Track progress against goals and work with HR to understand headcount information.
• Monitoring and managing departmental operating expenses ensuring alignment with budgets and identifying opportunities for cost optimization.
• Preparing and submitting monthly forecasts and the annual Budget.

Skills Knowledge and Experience required:

• A bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or a professional qualification (e.g. CPA ACA ACCA CIMA or equivalent accounting professional bodies) is a plus.
• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) preferably in a complex matrixed organization.
• Experience in budgeting forecasting and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) and planning tools (e.g. Anaplan Hyperion Longview) is a plus.
• Be a self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey financial information clearly and concisely.

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Hasbro is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of the role and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties responsibilities or role value diversity at Hasbro and do not discriminate on the basis of race religion colour national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status or disability status.

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