Financial Analyst, FP&A

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About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated FP&A Reporting Analyst to join a high-impact Finance team at a growing entertainment technology company. This role is critical in supporting financial reporting, enhancing data processing and analytics, and enabling decision-making across the organization.

Reporting to the Director of FP&A, the analyst will play a key role in improving core reporting processes while contributing to the development of a best-in-class FP&A function. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong analytical curiosity, and is motivated to grow into more advanced FP&A, systems, and analytics roles over time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute recurring financial reports, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting packages.

• Perform budget vs. actuals and variance analysis with clear, actionable commentary.

• Support the monthly close process in partnership with Accounting.

• Assist in preparing materials for executive leadership and board reporting.

• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, including data collection, validation, template management, and consolidation of inputs.

• Maintain and update core financial models in Excel and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).

• Track key business drivers and KPIs.

• Ensure consistency and accuracy across all reporting deliverables.

• Reconcile data across systems (ERP, SAC, and planning tools) and investigate discrepancies.

• Maintain a “single source of truth” for financial metrics.

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual processes, and improve turnaround time.

• Leverage AI tools to enhance process efficiency and analytics.

• Assist in automating reports, improving templates, and documenting processes with recommendations for enhancements.

• Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Product) to provide financial insights and ad hoc analysis.

• Collaborate with Data and Systems teams as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, or a related field.

• Strong proficiency in Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in a technology or entertainment/media company is preferred.

• Exposure to financial ERP systems and planning tools (e.g., SAC, SAP, Adaptive, Anaplan, Planful, or similar).

• Familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Experience working with large datasets and AI-driven analytical tools is an asset.

• Understanding of technology and/or theatrical industry performance metrics is an asset.

• Demonstrated analytical rigor, ownership mindset, curiosity, adaptability, and ability to communicate financial insights clearly.

• Proven ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-changing environment.

Position Status:

This job posting reflects a current vacancy within the organization. The position is active, approved, and intended to be filled as part of our staffing needs.

Hiring Range :

At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.
For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable).​

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.​