Senior Financial Analyst - Licensing Consumer Products

We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime. Job Overview Hasbro Consumer Products extends the reach and value of Hasbro's iconic brands through strategic licensing and category partnerships. With a portfolio including globally recognised franchises such as Peppa Pig, Transformers, Monopoly, My Little Pony and Nerf, the team delivers innovative products and engaging brand experiences across multiple categories and markets. Working closely with best-in-class partners and retailers, Hasbro Consumer Products drives growth through commercial excellence, creative collaboration, and market-leading licensing initiatives, maximising brand reach, consumer engagement, and long-term value worldwide. The Consumer Products division of Hasbro European Services provides services for the licensing business of Hasbro International Inc. (HII). We are currently recruiting for this position, based in Capper Street, UK. Are you an experienced Senior Financial Analyst looking for a challenge? We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join our Licensing Finance team. You will play a critical role in analysing, budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities to ensure accurate financial projections and strategic decision-making. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a pivotal role in providing financial insights and analysis. You will be responsible for interpreting financial data, developing forecasts, and producing reports to aid key decision-making. Daily, you will work alongside various teams to ensure cohesive analytics, budgeting, financial planning, and performance evaluation. Additionally, you will play an active role in driving ongoing process improvements. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a company that is constantly innovating and creating content and products that bring joy to millions of fans worldwide! Location and Work Arrangement This role is based at our Capper Street (London) office and follows a hybrid schedule designed to support in-person collaboration. Employees are expected to work onsite on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with the flexibility to work remotely or onsite on Mondays and Fridays. What You'll Do Develop and maintain robust budgeting and forecasting models to support business objectives, ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines Conduct detailed portfolio analysis, including identification of whitespace opportunities. Prepare, analyse, and present monthly financial results, including actuals and accruals, collaborating with accounting teams to support a smooth and compliant month-end close. Perform detailed variance analysis between forecasted and actual financial results. Identify key drivers of variances and provide actionable insights to business partners and senior leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor and manage financial targets, including creating and maintaining shared files. Identify and manage trends, risks, and opportunities to inform management decisions. Support the implementation of best practices in financial analysis, process improvement, and compliance with relevant policies and regulations What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Qualified with a professional accounting body (e.g., CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Approximately 2 – 5 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, or a related role may be typical for this role, but candidates with additional experience are welcome and will receive full consideration. Experience within the Licensing industry is a huge advantage. Strong proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are essential. Proficiency with SAP, Power BI, and Longview is an advantage. Sharp analytical mindset with keen attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly Proven capacity to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities effectively to adhere to timelines Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. A collaborative approach with a proven ability to work effectively in a collective environment. Who We Are We’re a team of creators, storytellers, and innovators united under the Hasbro family and home to beloved brands, AAA digital games studios and immersive experiences that spark imagination across generations. Together, we’re committed to a culture rooted in creativity, excellence, curiosity, and inclusion, and where every employee is empowered to think boldly, act with integrity, and spark joy for all. Hasbro About the Company – Hasbro Equal Opportunity and Accommodations Hasbro is an Equal Opportunities Employer The above is intended to describe the general content of the role, and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or role requirements. We value diversity at Hasbro, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Interviews at Hasbro take place in person and virtually as part of our recruitment process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive othe