What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance & Strategy Director, Consumer Products & Experiences position at Moonbug Entertainment?
Thank you for considering the Finance & Strategy Director, Consumer Products & Experiences role with Moonbug Entertainment, an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow. The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to our entertaining and enriching content, which is why our shows are available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney , BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. Moonbug is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100 audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, toys, games, books, live events, and even theme park exhibits.
Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond.
This role reports onsite in our Los Angeles office full time.
The Role:
We are looking for a personable, hands on, and detail-oriented Finance & Strategy Director, Consumer Products & Experiences (CP&E) to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Director, FP&A, this person will play a key role in business partnering and supporting the financial planning, analysis, and performance tracking of our global CP&E business.
This role requires strong business acumen, solid analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of financial expertise and a strong understanding of the media and entertainment landscape. They may come from a Senior Manager or similar-level role and be ready to take on greater ownership and visibility. Familiarity with licensing, contractual deal structures, and content-driven consumer products is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with CP&E leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning efforts across the global CP&E business.
- Monitor and analyze performance metrics, key revenue drivers, and expense trends to deliver actionable insights and recommendations.
- Work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Commercial teams to support the review of contracts and ensure financial alignment, providing helpful feedback and working with the Commercial team to improve deal terms.
- Lead the financial evaluation of licensing deals, partnerships, and experiential initiatives, including royalty performance, minimum guarantee recoupment and other analysis as required.
- Prepare clear, executive-ready presentations and reporting materials that summarize performance and support decision-making.
- Conduct competitor and industry trend analyses to support long-term planning and strategic prioritization.
- Lead the development and execution of departmental Quarterly Business Review presentations, including financial and non-financial updates.
- Oversee and create team KPIs such as Objectives & Key Results in collaboration with the MD, CP&E, and monitor progress against milestones.
- Own the CP&E Business Guidelines, establishing best practices for licensing deal structures, workflows, and terms.
- Manage licensee audit program, working with external auditors to ensure licensees’ compliance with contracts.
- Support month-end close processes, variance analysis, and ad hoc projects as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree a plus.
- 5 years of experience in commercial finance, FP&A, strategy, or related roles, preferably within media, entertainment, or consumer products industries.
- Strong understanding of financial modeling, budgeting, and performance analysis.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and engage with senior stakeholders.
- High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and other common business software applications.
- Knowledge of licensing, complex contracts, and content/IP monetization is a plus.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Free Food & Snacks
- Wellness Resources
- and more!
