Financial Analyst

Moonbug Entertainment is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their Commercial Finance team in New York, NY. This full-time, onsite role supports the Consumer Products & Experiences (CP&E) and Brand Partnerships teams by providing strategic financial insights and analysis. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, month-end close support, deal evaluation, performance tracking, and market research to drive financial performance and business growth.

Must Have

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for CP&E and Brand Partnership initiatives
• Support month-end close, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial projects
• Prepare and deliver financial reports, dashboards, and presentations
• Support evaluation of licensing deals and brand partnerships
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Commercial, Legal, Marketing, and Business Development teams
• Partner with external CP&E agencies and internal stakeholders for performance reporting and invoicing
• Track, monitor, and analyze key business performance metrics
• Run and manage monthly data extractions and reports from Flowhaven and Boostr
• Maintain and refine financial processes, templates, and documentation
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis on industry trends
• Actively participate in cross-departmental project teams
• Support quarterly business reviews and internal leadership meetings

Good to Have

• Master's degree or MBA
• Experience in consumer products, licensing, entertainment, or media
• Experience with licensing, royalties, or revenue-share models

Perks & Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources

Description

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Thank you for considering the Financial Analyst role with Moonbug Entertainment, an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow. The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to our entertaining and enriching content, which is why our shows are available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. Moonbug is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, toys, games, books, live events, and even theme park exhibits.

Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond.

This role reports onsite in our New York, NY office full time.

The Role

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We’re looking for a Finance Analyst to join our Commercial Finance team, reporting to the Finance & Strategy Director, CP&E and Brand Partnerships. This role will support the Consumer Products & Experiences (CP&E) and Brand Partnerships teams, providing strategic financial insights and analysis across our global business. This is a hands-on and highly visible role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is eager to partner with senior leaders to drive financial performance and business growth.

Responsibilities:

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Financial Planning & Analysis

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for CP&E and Brand Partnership initiatives.
• Support month-end close, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial projects, ensuring accuracy and consistency across reporting cycles.
• Prepare and deliver financial reports, dashboards, and presentations that translate results into actionable insights for internal teams and senior leadership.

Partnership & Deal Management

• Support evaluation of licensing deals and brand partnerships by gathering and validating data, tracking royalty streams, modeling revenue performance, and benchmarking outcomes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Commercial, Legal, Marketing, and Business Development teams to ensure contract and deal data integrity across systems.
• Partner with external CP&E agencies and internal stakeholders to collect performance reporting, ensure accurate and timely invoicing, and reconcile costs vs budget commitments.

Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Track, monitor, and analyze key business performance metrics (e.g., revenue, cost, ROI, KPIs) to support regular reporting cycles for Commercial, Marketing, and Finance leadership.
• Run and manage monthly data extractions and reports from Flowhaven (CP&E) and Boostr (Brand) to support quarterly statement processing, weekly sales reporting, and partner reconciliation.
• Maintain and refine financial processes, templates, and documentation, including partner tracking tools, royalty reporting frameworks, and performance dashboards.

Strategic Support & Market Insights

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis on industry trends, licensing models, and partnership structures to inform strategic planning and growth initiatives.
• Actively participate in cross-departmental project teams (e.g., new channel launches, brand monetization pilots, strategic initiatives), providing financial insights, resource planning, and tracking frameworks.
• Support quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and internal leadership meetings through comprehensive reporting, data preparation, and performance analysis.

Requirements

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We’re seeking an analytically minded finance professional who can balance strategic thinking with strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working with cross-collaboratively with business teams.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master’s or MBA a plus)
• 3–5 years of experience in finance, FP&A, or strategy - preferably within consumer products, licensing, entertainment, or media
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills; proficiency with PowerPoint and financial planning tools
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with licensing, royalties, or revenue-share models a plus

Benefits

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• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources
• and more!