Director of Commercial Finance

Director of Commercial Finance - Americas
Finance and Accounting

About Us

We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.

Our Mission

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 developing 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!

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact commercial finance leadership role at the centre of Cirque du Soleil's revenue performance and strategic growth agenda. As Director of Commercial Finance — Americas, you will serve as the primary finance business partner to the Vice President, Commercial and the regional leadership team, responsible for the financial insights, forecasting, performance analysis, and business intelligence that drive revenue growth, profitability, and long-term enterprise value. Working in close partnership with the VP, Commercial and the General Managers, you will translate business strategy into execution: identifying risks and opportunities, supporting high-stakes commercial decisions, driving accountability through performance metrics, and ensuring disciplined financial management across the Americas portfolio. This role calls for someone who combines strong financial expertise with genuine commercial acumen and a deep understanding of the forces that shape attendance, revenue, guest experience, profitability, and cash generation.

What You'll Do

Business Performance & P&L Management

• Act as the primary financial advisor to the VP, Commercial and General Managers, providing visibility into business performance through meaningful KPIs and actionable insights
• Support management and optimization of revenue, EBITDA, operating profit, cash flow, and working capital across the Americas portfolio
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities, recommend corrective actions, and monitor performance against budget, forecast, and strategic objectives
• Lead preparation and execution of monthly business reviews and performance discussions with the regional leadership team
• You'll be measured on: Forecast accuracy, revenue and EBITDA vs. budget, cash flow performance, and the speed and quality of business decision-making.

Forecasting, Planning & Scenario Modeling

• Lead financial forecasting and planning activities for the business unit, including rolling forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range planning models
• Build scenario analyses evaluating changes in attendance, pricing strategies, occupancy levels, commercial initiatives, cost structures, and market dynamics
• Ensure forecasts accurately reflect operational realities and evolving market conditions, and partner with Corporate FP&A to align methodologies and assumptions

Revenue Analytics & Commercial Decision Support

• Partner with the VP, Commercial and cross-functional leaders to assess performance drivers, identify growth opportunities, and optimize profitability across the portfolio
• Leverage financial analysis, market insights, and business intelligence to provide actionable recommendations on pricing, demand generation, revenue optimization, and operational decisions
• Translate complex financial and commercial data into clear business insights that drive informed decision-making and sustainable revenue growth
• You'll be measured on: Revenue growth, yield improvement, occupancy performance, forecast reliability, and profitability enhancement.

Executive Reporting & Business Reviews

• Develop and maintain performance reporting and dashboards providing visibility into revenue, EBITDA, attendance trends, commercial metrics, operational KPIs, and forecast outlook
• Prepare monthly business review materials for the VP, Commercial, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable business recommendations
• Drive data-based discussions and decision-making across the regional leadership team

Strategic Partnership & Value Creation

• Support the VP, Commercial and General Manager in executing strategic priorities, including financial analysis for capital investments, business cases, growth initiatives, commercial partnerships, and cost optimization
• Evaluate the financial impact of operational and commercial decisions and help prioritize actions that improve long-term enterprise value

Governance, Processes & Continuous Improvement

• Promote disciplined financial management practices and ensure integrity and consistency of forecasting, financial reporting, and KPI tracking across the business
• Support the implementation of planning tools, business intelligence solutions, and reporting automation, and drive continuous improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting effectiveness, and analytical capabilities

What You Bring

Must-Haves:

• Progressive experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or finance business partnering within a complex, matrixed, or global organization
• Proven track record as a trusted financial advisor to commercial and operational senior leaders, with the ability to influence through data, insights, and credibility
• Deep expertise in P&L management across revenue, EBITDA, operating profit, cash flow, and working capital
• Strong experience in financial forecasting, scenario modeling, annual budgeting, and long-range planning
• Commercially curious mindset — genuine understanding of the drivers of demand, attendance, revenue, guest behavior, and profitability
• Ability to translate complex financial and commercial data into clear, compelling business recommendations for executive audiences
• Experience developing and maintaining executive-level performance reporting, dashboards, and business intelligence tools
• Proactive, performance-oriented approach — anticipates risks and opportunities before they impact results and recommends corrective actions with confidence
• Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills across a matrixed, global environment

Bonus Points For:

• Experience in live entertainment, touring shows, hospitality, attractions, or a comparably complex consumer-facing industry
• Background in revenue management, yield optimization, or commercial strategy
• International or multi-currency business experience spanning multiple markets

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Commercially Curious — understands what drives demand, revenue, profitability, and guest behavior
• Analytical & Insightful — transforms complex data into practical, high-impact business recommendations
• Influential — builds credibility with operational and commercial leaders and drives alignment through facts and insights
• Performance-Oriented — focused relentlessly on improving business outcomes
• Strategic — connects financial analysis to long-term value creation
• Collaborative — works effectively across functions and within a matrix environment
• Proactive — anticipates challenges and opportunities before they impact performance

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package (US/UK specifics to be confirmed with Compensation)
• Complimentary show tickets (4/year) and premiere access
• A high-visibility, high-impact leadership role with direct access to senior commercial leadership and meaningful influence over revenue performance and business strategy across the Americas

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, we are committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings. Accommodations are available for those with disabilities upon request throughout the recruitment process.

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