Weta FX is a leader in creativity and innovation in visual effects and animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who strive to push the boundaries of what is possible in pursuit of their artistic vision.Throughout our journey, our ground-breaking work has earned us six Academy Awards for visual effects, twelve Academy Sci-Tech Awards, and six BAFTA Awards for visual effects, in addition to 34 Visual Effects Society Awards given by our peers.
We are known for our performance-driven animated characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, and Caesar, as well as for creating iconic worlds like Middle-earth, Pandora, and many others.We are looking for an experienced and talented finance professional to join our tight-knit, high-performing Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team.
As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in providing financial insights and guidance to the leadership of our Artistry and Production functions.
Your work will help align investments with the business strategies set by our Senior Leadership Team and Board, driving informed decision-making and strategic growth.What you'll do:Be a trusted advisor for the leadership teams across Weta FX's Artistry and Production functionsCreate, refine and own financial models to support show forecasting across hubs and financial yearsLead the ongoing reforecast of gross margin and tracking against the approved Business PlanLead project costing, benefits analysis and tracking for roadmap initiatives that support crew or technology efficiencies across artistry, production and technology & researchProvide monthly reporting to budget owners outlining insights into performance and highlighting relevant issues or trends to drive commercial outcomesProvide investment model analysis for new projects including investments, capex and business cases and support the development of business case and strategy documentationSupport the design, testing and embedding of FP&A processes for the budget and planning module implementation as part of Weta's new ERP systemSupport the company wide planning process and delivery of group and board reporting and papersWhat you'll bring:Proven experience within professional services or relevant industryAn innovative mindset, with a knack for problem solving and finding new ways of doing thingsAdvanced skills in Excel and experience in building and reviewing financial modelsExperience in business intelligence tools (Tableau / Power BI) is preferred but not essentialStrong strategic & analytical skills, and proven ability to apply these in a growth environmentExperience in process improvement and developing new reports, systems, tools and processesExperience leading or making significant contributions to finance projectsAt Weta FX, you will be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of creativity and technology.
Your work will have a tangible impact on our success and the future of the industry.
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and eager to tackle new challenges, we would love to hear from you!We are committed to providing a discrimination-free experience from the moment you apply.
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