Interim Finance & Strategy Director

Role

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus
• Proven work experience as a Finance Director, Senior FP&A Manager, or similar strategic finance role, preferably within the entertainment, gaming, consumer products, or media licensing industry
• Deep foundational knowledge of licensing business models, royalty structures, and minimum guarantee (MG) recoupment mechanics
• Strong financial modeling skills and extensive experience with enterprise ERP or FP&A forecasting software
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with a track record of translating complex data into clear, executive-level summaries
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively cross-functionally across Legal, Commercial, and Brand management teams
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to hit the ground running to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, details-oriented, and results-driven mindset with the agility to manage continuity effectively during a contract coverage period

What the job involves

• We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Finance & Strategy Director to join our team for a 6-month contract to cover a maternity leave
• In this role, you will play a pivotal role in leading financial oversight and strategic planning for our global Consumer Products & Experiences (CP&E) and Brand Partnerships division
• You will act as a critical business partner to executive leadership, ensuring continuity in our budgeting, forecasting, and commercial deal evaluations
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring a consultative approach to finance, and are passionate about driving actionable insights in the kids' media and consumer products landscape
• Whether evaluating complex commercial structures or preparing materials for executive review, you bring rigor, empathy, and a strong sense of ownership to the role
• Partner with CP&E and Brand Partnerships leadership to manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for the global CP&E business
• Monitor and analyze business performance metrics, revenue drivers, and expense trends to deliver actionable insights and recommendations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Commercial teams to review contracts, ensure alignment, and improve deal terms
• Lead financial evaluations of licensing deals, brand partnerships, and experiential initiatives - including royalty performance, minimum guarantee recoupment, etc
• Prepare executive-level presentations and reporting materials summarizing performance to support decision-making
• Conduct competitor and industry trend analyses to inform long-term strategic planning and prioritization
• Lead the development and execution of quarterly business reviews (QBRs), including both financial and non-financial updates
• Establish and monitor KPIs/OKRs for CP&E, in collaboration with the Managing Director, ensuring progress against business milestones
• Own and maintain business guidelines: best practices for licensing deal structures, workflows, and contractual terms
• Oversee the licensee audit program - work with external auditors to ensure licensee contract compliance
• Support month-end close processes, perform variance analysis, and manage ad-hoc finance & strategy projects