Full-Time

WEBTOON] Senior Financial Analyst

Fp&a

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Wattpad

Wattpad

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital platform for storytelling and content sharing

Consumer Software
Social Impact
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$80k - $140kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Hybrid position based in Los Angeles, California.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Financial Modeling
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Proven 3-5 years’ experience in financial planning and analysis, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling & planning.
  • Ability to interpret and analyze financial statements and market data.
  • Advanced knowledge of financial reporting software and Excel; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
  • Fluent or capable of communicating and conducting business meetings in Korean preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct monthly, quarterly and annual budget variance analysis to identify significant variances, understand underlying causes, and recommend corrective action.
  • Aid in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain financial models to evaluate strategic scenarios and their financial impact, forecasting the company’s long-term growth and profitability.
  • Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) relating to finance and broader business, providing actionable insights to leadership.
  • Synthesize financial performance data and strategic inputs to propose the company’s future business direction, effectively communicating these insights to leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Develop and establish Annual Operating Plan by aligning financial targets with strategic business goals, collating and evaluating budget proposals from various departments, ultimately defining the company's financial objectives/targets.
  • Develop and enhance budget management framework, optimizing processes for efficient budgetary control.
  • Adapt to unconventional working hours and perform high-intensity tasks as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Fluent or capable of communicating and conducting business meetings in Korean preferred.

Wattpad connects a global community of 90 million readers and writers through storytelling. It provides a digital platform where users can create, share, and discover stories. Writers can showcase their work, while readers can find new and engaging content. The platform operates on a business model that includes advertising, premium subscriptions, and content monetization. Users can access a free version supported by ads or choose a premium subscription for an ad-free experience and extra features. Wattpad also partners with entertainment companies to adapt popular stories into books, movies, and TV series through Wattpad Studios, allowing writers to reach wider audiences. Additionally, Wattpad Books publishes popular stories from the platform, helping writers transition from digital to traditional publishing. Wattpad's goal is to support diverse voices and foster original storytelling in the digital content and entertainment market.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$114.6M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for short-form content aligns with Wattpad's Tap product offering.
  • Popularity of webcomics and webnovels expands Wattpad's content and partnership opportunities.
  • Growing interest in diverse content allows Wattpad to promote underrepresented voices.

What critics are saying

  • Executive turnover, including Aron Levitz's appointment, may lead to leadership instability.
  • Wattpad's ban in Turkey could impact its user base and content creators.
  • Integration with WEBTOON may divert resources from Wattpad's core storytelling platform.

What makes Wattpad unique

  • Wattpad connects 90 million global readers and writers through its storytelling platform.
  • Wattpad Studios adapts popular stories into films, TV series, and books.
  • Wattpad Books publishes digital stories, supporting diverse voices in traditional publishing.

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Benefits

Competitive salary

Full health benefits

Career development & mentorship opportunities

RRSP matching

Generous parental leave

Flexible hours