Job Description
Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.
Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for thinking up exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to contributing to enhancing their expertise and develop practices unique to Cirque du Soleil!
So, don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment!
YOUR MISSION
As part of the Business Development Finance team, the Senior Business Development Analyst will be responsible for developing financial models to support the various business lines in growing and diversifying their sectors. You will maintain close links with other Cirque du Soleil sectors (production, accounting, legal, marketing, operations) in order to understand and align the main components of our business plans and models, and provide appropriate strategies and recommendations on these.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Design, create and produce analyses, models, presentations and proposals that guide the company's strategic direction;
- Plan critical steps for business plan development based on project phases, management schedule and business needs;
- Validate model assumptions with internal and external stakeholders;
- Prepare comprehensive sensitivity analyses;
- Create project-based financial projections in support of the strategic planning process
- Build and maintain profitability models by product type, as required
- Summarize key assumptions, deal terms and analyses in concise documents for senior management and external partners;
- Transfer project knowledge to various areas of Finance when the project is approved and becomes active;
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather relevant information and data;
- Prepare and present documents for the Executive Committee and Board of Directors;
- Confirm that legal documents reflect modeled operating principles;
YOUR UNIQUE EXPERTISE
- Minimum 5 years' experience in strategy, business development or corporate planning;
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (administration, finance, accounting, management, engineering, actuarial science, etc.);
- CPA designation or graduate degree an asset;
- Excellent strategic and analytical thinking;
- Ability to communicate, influence and persuade;
- Ability to deal directly with customers and develop and maintain strong customer relationships;
- Strong modeling, operations research and financial analysis skills;
- Strong experience of MS Office suite (especially PowerPoint and Excel);
- Strong sense of responsibility, diligence, resourcefulness and autonomy;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively;
- Ability to prioritize, exercise exceptional diligence and meet tight deadlines;
- Ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment;
- Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent command of English and French.
To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique.
HERE IS AN OVERVIEW
· An inclusive hybrid work mode based on team experience and flexible working hours.
· Access to an individual office on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use.
· A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events.
· Professional growth focused on high quality projects to propel your career.
· A group insurance program, RRSPs and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you.
· Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions: training program, regular check-ins, inter-team contribution.
The Cirque du Soleil Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive work environment. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification.
At Cirque, whether you work behind the curtain or front stage, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.
Are you feeling excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification in the job posting? We encourage you to apply, as you may just be the right person for the job!
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