Director, Commercial Finance – EMEA/APAC
Department: Finance and Accounting
About Us
We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.
Our Mission
Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact commercial finance leadership role at the centre of Cirque du Soleil's revenue performance and strategic growth agenda across EMEA and APAC. As the Director of Commercial Finance – EMEA/APAC, you will serve as the primary finance business partner to the Vice President, Commercial and the regional leadership team, responsible for the financial insights, forecasting, performance analysis, and business intelligence that drive revenue growth, profitability, and long-term enterprise value. Working in close partnership with the VP, Commercial and the General Managers, you will translate business strategy into execution: identifying risks and opportunities, supporting high-stakes commercial decisions, driving accountability through performance metrics, and ensuring disciplined financial management across the EMEA/APAC portfolio.
What You'll Do
- Act as the primary financial advisor to the VP, Commercial and General Managers by supporting the management and optimization of revenue, EBITDA, operating profit, cash flow, and working capital, while monitoring performance against budget, forecast, and strategic objectives and leading monthly business reviews
- Lead financial forecasting and planning activities, including rolling forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range planning models; build scenario analyses evaluating changes in attendance, pricing strategies, occupancy levels, commercial initiatives, cost structures, and market dynamics
- Ensure forecasts accurately reflect operational realities and evolving market conditions, and partner with Corporate FP&A to align methodologies and assumptions
- Partner with the VP, Commercial and cross-functional leaders to assess performance drivers, identify growth opportunities, and optimize profitability, providing actionable recommendations on pricing, demand generation, revenue optimization, and operational decisions
- Develop and maintain performance reporting and dashboards covering revenue, EBITDA, attendance trends, commercial metrics, operational KPIs, and forecast outlook; prepare monthly business review materials and drive data-based decision-making across the leadership team
- Support the VP, Commercial and General Manager in executing strategic priorities: providing financial analysis for capital investments, business cases, growth initiatives, commercial partnerships, and cost optimization, and helping prioritize actions that improve long-term enterprise value
- Promote disciplined financial management practices; ensure integrity and consistency of forecasting, reporting, and KPI tracking; and drive continuous improvements in planning tools, business intelligence solutions, reporting automation, and analytical capabilities
Sucess will be measured on: Forecast accuracy, revenue and EBITDA vs. budget, cash flow performance, speed and quality of business decision-making, revenue growth, yield improvement, occupancy performance, forecast reliability, and profitability enhancement.
What You Bring
Must-Haves:
- Progressive experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or finance business partnering within a complex, matrixed, or global organization
- Proven track record as a trusted financial advisor to commercial and operational senior leaders, with the ability to influence through data, insights, and credibility
- Deep expertise in P&L management across revenue, EBITDA, operating profit, cash flow, and working capital
- Strong experience in financial forecasting, scenario modeling, annual budgeting, and long-range planning
- Commercially curious mindset, genuine understanding of the drivers of demand, attendance, revenue, guest behavior, and profitability
- Ability to translate complex financial and commercial data into clear, compelling business recommendations for executive and senior stakeholders
- Experience developing and maintaining executive-level performance reporting, dashboards, and business intelligence tools
- Proactive, performance-oriented approach, anticipates risks and opportunities, and balances strategic thinking with disciplined execution across a diverse, multi-market environment
Bonus Points For:
- Experience across EMEA and/or APAC markets, including multi-currency and multi-jurisdiction financial environments
- Background in live entertainment, hospitality, touring shows, or a comparably complex consumer-facing industry
- Experience in revenue management, yield optimization, or commercial strategy
What We Offer
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Complimentary show tickets (4/year)
- A high-visibility commercial finance leadership role with access to senior commercial leadership and real influence over business performance and strategy across EMEA and APAC
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, we are committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings. Accommodations are available for those with disabilities upon request throughout the recruitment process.
