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FP&A Analyst

Animaj is hiring!

About

Animaj is a next-generation media company that brings high-quality and inspiring brands to Kids and Families worldwide.

We acquire and transform high-quality IPs into multi-platform franchises, using a digital-first and AI-driven approach.

Our content, produced independently, aims to inspire children to dream, explore, and create.

To bring this vision to life, we have so far raised €100m in debt and equity (from renowned VC investors incl. LeftLane, XAnge and Daphni) and already acquired 3 IPs - including our flagship, Pocoyo - a symbol of European excellence - with more to come.

Job Description

As an FP&A analyst, you will work within the finance team and directly report to the FP&A manager. Your role will be to leverage the financial and extra financial data to provide insights and recommendations which will support the teams in strategic decisions within various key area (Revenue management, production investments, M&A fundraise). Depending on the topics, you will also closely collaborate with the top management, the accounting team as well as many other departments within Animaj.

Responsibilities

1. Financial reporting

  • Prepare monthly consolidated financial reporting (P&L, cashflows and BS).

  • Ensure consistency and accuracy of top line, margin, G&A, profitability, cash flow, and balance sheet items;

  • Update, review and analyze all financials & KPIs (revenue breakdown, performance and cash analysis by IP, current year trading, monthly actual vs. budget, free cash flow analysis);

  • Prepare a monthly dashboard presentation for founders and investors;

  • Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement and advise top management accordingly.

2. Budgeting and Forecasting

  • Collaborate with various departments such as Accounting, Operations, Sales, and Digital to prepare an accurate and realistic annual budget;

  • Prepare mid-year reforecast based on actual performance and changes in the business environment;

  • Regularly monitor and report on budget variances, identifying areas of concern or opportunities for cost savings;

  • Prepare and update cash forecast analysis.

3. Financial Modeling

  • Build a financial model to project future financial performance and cash flows;

  • Assess the impact of various scenarios, and support decision-making processes. This may involve sensitivity analysis, scenario analysis, and valuation modeling;

4. Cross departmental initiatives

  • Interact with other departments to understand their needs and provide strategic insights based on financial data to help decision making

  • Enrich FP&A analysis by collecting extra financial data from departments to ensure deeper and more anchored understanding of Animaj processes.

5. M&A

  • Evaluate potential investments (M&A, content investment, …) or other major financial /business decisions using financial models.

  • Coordinate due diligence

  • Bringing financial intelligence to deal sourcing

Preferred Experience

  • You have a Master’s degree in Finance / management;

  • +2 years of successful experience in transaction services, investment fund, M&A and/or in a fast-growing tech startup/scale-up;

  • A recent experience in a startup is a plus;

  • Advanced knowledge of Excel, financial modeling tools, power query and power pivot;

  • Experience with BI tools (such as Metabase, Tableau, Power BI, etc.) is a plus;

  • You have strong analytical and quantitative skills with a solid understanding of financial concepts and principles;

  • High attention to detail and accuracy;

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;

  • English proficiency and experience working in a multinational environment;

  • Ability to operate and lead in a fast-paced environment, managing priorities to meet deadlines.

Recruitment Process

  • First interview with our FP&A Manager François Lehuédé (45’)

  • Interview with current finance team: CFO (Lin Lei) & General Accountant (Myriam) (60’)

  • Case Study 

  • Presentation of Case Study with the FP&A Manager and / or CFO (Lin Lei) (45’)

  • Final interview with our with our CEO (60’)

Additional Information

  • Contract Type: Full-Time
  • Location: Paris
  • Possible partial remote
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