Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

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About the Role:

IMAX is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and business performance across the Theatre Products & Services (TPS) organization. This role will provide financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and drive operational excellence through budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and process improvements.

The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in analyzing financial performance, developing executive reporting, supporting month-end close activities, and identifying opportunities to improve financial processes. This position is ideal for an analytical and collaborative finance professional who enjoys translating financial data into actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Track actuals, budgets, and forecasts across assigned business areas
• Analyze financial performance and identify year-to-go risks and opportunities across revenue and operating expenses
• Partner with business leaders to provide visibility into financial results and support informed decision-making
• Support quarterly business reviews with financial analysis, commentary, and recommendations

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles
• Own financial planning for assigned accounts, including Finance Income, Operating Lease, and Rent Revenue
• Maintain and enhance financial models using Excel and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
• Consolidate planning data and prepare financial commentary for leadership

Reporting & Business Analytics

• Develop and maintain monthly reporting packages, dashboards, and key performance indicators
• Perform variance analysis and reconcile financial data across ERP, SAP Analytics Cloud, and other reporting systems
• Monitor business performance trends and deliver ad hoc financial analysis to support operational decisions
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity across financial reporting

Business Partnership & Process Improvement

• Support month-end close activities, including financial adjustments, reconciliations, and reporting
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve reporting efficiency
• Support automation initiatives and leverage digital tools to enhance reporting and analytics
• Prepare executive-level presentations and materials for leadership, quarterly business reviews, and Board reporting

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Corporate Finance, Data Analytics, Accounting, or a related analytical role
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and month-end close activities
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Haves

• Progress toward a CPA, CFA, or MBA designation
• Experience with financial process automation and reporting enhancements
• Knowledge of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP, or enterprise planning systems
• Experience supporting executive reporting and cross-functional business partnerships

Position Status:

New Role

This job posting reflects a current vacancy within the organization. The position is active, approved, and intended to be filled as part of our staffing needs.​ / Cette offre d’emploi reflète un poste actuellement vacant au sein de l’organisation. Le poste est actif, approuvé et destiné à être pourvu dans le cadre de nos besoins en dotation.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :

$74,430.90 / 74.430,90$ - $86,836.05 / 86.836,05$ (per year / par an) Final pay within this range will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and the geographic location of the role. Additional non-discretionary compensation may apply where eligible. / La rémunération finale dans cette échelle sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience, des compétences, de l’équité interne et de l’emplacement géographique du poste. Une rémunération non discrétionnaire supplémentaire peut s’appliquer lorsque le poste y est admissible.

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.

In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable).​ / Conformément aux exigences de transparence salariale de l’Ontario, les candidats seront informés lorsqu’ils ne seront plus pris en considération pour ce poste. Les communications relatives au statut de votre candidature pourront être envoyées par courriel ou par l’intermédiaire de votre profil de candidat en ligne (le cas échéant).

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.​ / Dans le cadre de notre processus de recrutement, nous pouvons utiliser des outils technologiques, y compris des systèmes automatisés, pour appuyer l’examen et l’évaluation des candidatures. Ces outils ne prennent pas de décisions finales en matière d’embauche. Toutes les décisions liées à la présélection, aux entrevues et à la sélection sont prises par nos équipes d’acquisition de talents et d’embauche.