Global Financial Analyst

HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours per week SALARY: $67,475-$75,000 per year EMPLOYER: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. JOBSITE: th Street Santa Monica, CA 90405 Job Duties: Use knowledge of accounting principles and finance to review and report financial status by conducting quantitative analysis, and preparing and analyzing financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and reports for Jakks corporate and global markets. Evaluate and improve company financial status and transactions by comparing and analyzing plans and variances, identifying trends, and recommending actions. Monitor and improve key performance metrics that demonstrate continuous business improvements. Assist with the preparation of annual financial plans, and maintain the financial budget system, using enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Increase productivity by developing automated applications, eliminating duplications, and coordinating information requirements. Use good oral and written communication skills to assemble and summarize financial models and data, prepare reports and summary analyses, and present findings, analyses, and recommendations to management. Prepare internal and external management reports, and perform profit and loss (P&L) analysis, cost allocations, and product cost analysis. Review and analyze revenue and spending reports, company expenses, balance sheets, and revenue accounts, and perform pro forma analyses of financial investments/transactions. Leverage metrics to identify areas for continuous improvement, including process and technology-based changes. Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, quarterly commission statements, and SEC/JD Edwards reports. Work with His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the UK to manage taxes. Requirements: 1. Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related business field, and 2 years of experience as a Financial Analyst or related occupation in the manufacturing industry. 2. Must have experience with the following: - Accounting principles and finance - Annual financial plans, budgets, and forecasts - Pro forma analyses of financial investments/transactions - Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software - Quantitative analysis - Profit and loss (P&L) analysis - Cost allocations and product cost analysis 3. Must have good oral and written communication skills. To Apply, Email Resume to: Attn: P.Santiago/RE: GFA