Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, IMAX is the gold standard in immersive entertainment. We are the go-to, end-to-end premium technology platform for the world’s greatest filmmakers and creators — giving them the tools to realize their visions to the fullest. 
As a result, IMAX attracts the most skilled and accomplished professionals in entertainment and technology. Our global teams merge technical, creative and operational expertise, deep industry relationships spanning the world, and an agile, entrepreneurial approach that prioritizes quality and innovation. 

Our success is driven by our people. We cultivate our unique culture by fostering strong team connections, recognizing and rewarding excellence, and creating a workplace that empowers success. By working together in service of our mission, we push the limits of human imagination and transcend the ordinary. 

Job Description:

The Manager of FP&A is responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis for the Theater, Product, and Sales (TPS) business of the organization. This role partners with all TPS business teams and senior leadership to deliver insights and ensure financial goals are met while also closely interfacing with the financial reporting and accounting team to make sure business drivers and financial results are well understood.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning processes for the TPS business while engaging with the corporate FP&A team to ensure alignment to financial goals

• Provide financial modeling, scenario planning, and variance analysis to support business decisions and identify risks/opportunities

• Prepare and present monthly management reporting packages with analysis of the drivers and trends within key financial and operational metrics

• Partner with department heads to understand and challenge assumptions, and provide financial guidance and support

• Consolidate financial data and ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity across systems and models

• Support executive leadership with ad hoc analysis, board materials, and strategic initiatives

• Drive continuous improvement in all processes, reporting, and tools while collaborating with the corporate FP&A team on new system and tool adoption

• Collaborate closely with Accounting and Tax to ensure thorough understanding of financial results drivers and proper reflection of trends within our forecasts and budgets

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related field; MBA or CPA a plus

• 5+ years of related working experience

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with very high attention to detail

• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to distill complex data into actionable insights

• Solid foundation of Accounting and previous work in or close collaboration with the Accounting organization

• Self-starter with strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Preference for working in office and closely collaborating with others in the organization

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with advanced modelling skills

• Knowledge of SAP software platforms such as SAC, BPC and BW a plus

• Experience in media and entertainment industry a plus

• Public company experience a plus

Nice to Have:

• Strong analytical thinker – ability to quickly understand and articulate the financial drivers of a business while employing creative problem solving to support decision making

• Driven high performer – constantly looks for ways to take analysis further and improve the work product and support delivered

• Excellent communication skills - The ability to convey information to another effectively and efficiently

• Organizational skills - Ability to use time, energy and resources effectively to achieve goals

• Detail oriented - Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through while employing a zero defects mentality.

• Effective team player - Willing to share information, knowledge and experience openly, take initiative to keep other team members informed

• Critical thinking skills - Making reasoned judgments that are logical and well-thought out

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.