Finance & Strategy Director, CP&E and Brand Partnerships (MAT Cover)

Moonbug Entertainment•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Moonbug Entertainment is an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow, with brands like CoComelon and Blippi. The company aims to make its entertaining and enriching content accessible to every child, available on over 150 video platforms globally and 100+ audio platforms. Moonbug's brands extend beyond screens to include music, toys, games, books, live events, and theme park exhibits. Moonbug is part of Candle Media, a home for creator-driven brands focused on content, community, and commerce, aiming to accelerate sustainable growth for leading entertainment businesses. This role is for a 6-month contract to cover a maternity leave. The Finance & Strategy Director will lead financial oversight and strategic planning for the global Consumer Products & Experiences (CP&E) and Brand Partnerships division. This position acts as a critical business partner to executive leadership, ensuring continuity in budgeting, forecasting, and commercial deal evaluations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings a consultative approach to finance, and is passionate about driving actionable insights in the kids' media and consumer products landscape. They should bring rigor, empathy, and a strong sense of ownership to evaluating complex commercial structures and preparing executive review materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proven work experience as a Finance Director, Senior FP&A Manager, or similar strategic finance role, preferably within the entertainment, gaming, consumer products, or media licensing industry.
Deep foundational knowledge of licensing business models, royalty structures, and minimum guarantee (MG) recoupment mechanics.
Strong financial modeling skills and extensive experience with enterprise ERP or FP&A forecasting software.
Excellent presentation and communication skills, with a track record of translating complex data into clear, executive-level summaries.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively cross-functionally across Legal, Commercial, and Brand management teams.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to hit the ground running to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive, details-oriented, and results-driven mindset with the agility to manage continuity effectively during a contract coverage period.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with CP&E and Brand Partnerships leadership to manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for the global CP&E business.
Monitor and analyze business performance metrics, revenue drivers, and expense trends to deliver actionable insights and recommendations.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Commercial teams to review contracts, ensure alignment, and improve deal terms.
Lead financial evaluations of licensing deals, brand partnerships, and experiential initiatives - including royalty performance, minimum guarantee recoupment, etc.
Prepare executive-level presentations and reporting materials summarizing performance to support decision-making.
Conduct competitor and industry trend analyses to inform long-term strategic planning and prioritization.
Lead the development and execution of quarterly business reviews (QBRs), including both financial and non-financial updates.
Establish and monitor KPIs/OKRs for CP&E, in collaboration with the Managing Director, ensuring progress against business milestones.
Own and maintain business guidelines: best practices for licensing deal structures, workflows, and contractual terms.
Oversee the licensee audit program - work with external auditors to ensure licensee contract compliance.
Support month-end close processes, perform variance analysis, and manage ad-hoc finance & strategy projects.