Company: IMAX Corporation

Location: New York City, N.Y.

Title: Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Salary: Expected base pay rates for this role will be between $145,000 and $150,000+ USD per year at the commencement of employment.

However, if hired, base pay will be determined on an individualized basis (pay rates may vary) and is only one part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include discretionary bonuses and other IMAX sponsored benefit programs.

ABOUT IMAX

IMAX is not your everyday entertainment experience. With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, our employees and their careers have constantly gone beyond the ordinary. From offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, we combine proprietary software, architecture, and equipment with industry-leading knowledge and connections to create experiences that take audiences beyond the edge of their seats to a world they have never imagined. Our Hollywood team are trusted movie business insiders with decades of production experience, acting as advisors to top filmmakers and studios across the world. Our technology experts are leaders in the industry, constantly pushing the limits of what is possible in entertainment. Our sales and marketing teams are talented professionals who build and enhance the IMAX brand globally.

IMAX's network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the world, and our growing Live and Enhanced businesses have allowed us to bring the IMAX Experience to our partnerships across live music, events and streaming to provide the best possible experience across any screen. As the world’s leading entertainment technology company, IMAX has revolutionized the way people experience movies, and continues to push the boundaries of entertainment experiences forward. Our employees are driven by a passion to take audiences around the world to places they have only dreamed of.

Come explore IMAX – where innovation, creativity and passion come together. Get inspired, get involved, and ignite your future with IMAX!

This role will direct all aspects of the FP&A process for IMAX. The position is set up to provide strong leadership for the company’s internal budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute the annual budget processes and the quarterly forecast updates
• Perform detailed review and analysis of budget/forecast variances on a monthly and quarterly basis and present to department heads
• Lead the modelling and development of the IMAX 5-year Long Range Plan and ensure it remains updated with key business trends and expectations
• Assist in KPI identification and measurement and create reports related to those key business KPIs
• Analyze variances between actuals and budgets/forecasts in order to identify drivers and trends and resolve discrepancies
• Direct the strategic planning process by playing an integral role in building financial and non-financial data for the annual budgets
• Build up financial models to support the strategic direction of the business
• Develop and refine processes and standards for monthly reporting and budgeting/forecasting
• Perform special projects and ad-hoc financial modeling as required
• Review business plans of potential merger and acquisition opportunities and assist in developing valuation models supporting deal negotiations using financial statement modeling techniques
• Provide ad hoc, in-depth analysis on different business segments of the Company
• Lead a team of three managers/analysts

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 10-years financial reporting and planning experience required
• Entertainment industry and public company experience strongly preferred
• MBA degree is an asset
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Experience working with International entities preferred
• Strong analytical, oral and written communication skills required
• Strong inter-personal skills required
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and collaborate with staff at all organizational levels across various business units is required
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Must be a motivated self-starter; able to work independently
• Must have the ability to work well under pressure and with changing priorities
• Must have the ability to think strategically and possess strong analytical skills
• Must have the ability to organize and schedule work effectively in order to meet deadlines
• Must have strong planning and presentation skills
• Must be proactive with strong follow through skills
• Must have discretion with handling confidential or sensitive information
• Must have the ability to multi-task in order to oversee multiple projects at one
• Adhere to company policies and procedures

IMAX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer!

At IMAX you will be part of a culture built on respect - one that recognizes the unique talents of everyone on the team. We're proud of the differences that make us all unique and we support unity, acceptance, and equal rights for all. Diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a global company.

For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note, IMAX is currently operating in-office 5 days-a-week and requires all employees to adhere to the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. Additionally, all permanent full-time employment is subject to background and employment/reference checks.