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Financial Analyst
Cirque du Soleil
Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Regular position
Cirque du Soleil is much more than just a show: it’s also you. At the centre of Cirque's creative energy are talented people with a passion for challenging their own limits. Life at Cirque is about creating wonderment with colleagues of enlightening talent and to do so, at nothing less than the speed of light. Together, we work hard, juggle priorities, sometimes shift trajectories, always have loads of fun and, above all, dare to reinvent ourselves, to reach for and to meet new challenges.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide support and analyses to Resident Shows management to enable the efficient management of human and financial resources. The ideal candidate will be viewed as a trusted business advisor and must demonstrate excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, be highly organized, self-motivated, and solution-oriented problem-solver with the ability to handle a variety of tasks independently and efficiently. Additionally, this individual must be energetic, ethical, and desire a challenging work environment.
You will be a champion at:
• Developing in-depth knowledge of show operations and serving as a business advisor to management;
• Developing the annual budgets (operating and capital), monthly forecasting and cash flow projections for the assigned shows;
• Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the financial results of the assigned shows;
• Analyzing and reviewing periodic results with Resident Shows management;
• Identifying opportunities to improve the consistency and accuracy of the financial information;
• Producing strategic analyses to optimize management decision making;
• Promoting compliance with the organization’s financial policies and procedures;
• Monitoring and assuring Cirque and Partner compliance with the terms and conditions of the Performance Agreement;
• Serving as a financial liaison between Cirque’s Executive team, the Shows and the Partner
• Providing finance support for the development of new tools and methods to support internal customers;
• Assisting in formulating and implementing new financial systems, tools, and methods;
• Leading and directing others;
◦ Implementing processes, techniques and tools that optimize the effectiveness of the operating teams and result in quality deliverables;
◦ Evaluateing performance and completion of initiatives.
The ideal candidate will bring:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field;
• Four to six years of relevant business experience;
• Ability to make decisions in light of the company’s business;
• Fluency in English. French is an asset;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel a must;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft tool (Word, Powerpoint, etc.);
• Experience with partnerships and shared profitability and reporting a plus;
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to achieve results; Experience with an ERP or comparable business information system, (SAP an asset) and reporting tools (‘Longview’ is a plus);
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.