Senior Analyst, Business Development - BMG and VStar Entertainment

Senior Analyst, Business Development – Blue Man Group and VStar Entertainment

Hybrid work model – 4 days/week in the office

Full-Time Position

About Blue Man Group

Blue Man Group is a global entertainment phenomenon known for its award-winning theatrical productions, iconic characters, and boundless creative exploration. Owned and operated by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, Blue Man Group delivers euphoric celebrations of human connection through art, music, comedy, and non-verbal communication.

Since debuting at New York's Astor Place Theatre in 1991, the live show has expanded to residencies in Orlando and Las Vegas, along with multiple North American and world tours — reaching more than 35 million people worldwide. Continuously refreshed with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments, and sensory-stimulating visuals, Blue Man Group is universally appealing across age groups and cultural backgrounds.

About VStar Entertainment

VStar Entertainment is one of North America's leading producers and promoters of live family entertainment. With decades of experience bringing beloved brands to life on stage, VStar creates immersive, high-quality touring productions that captivate audiences of all ages. VStar Entertainment is owned and operated by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group.

Your Mission

Reporting directly to the President, the Senior Business Development Analyst will be responsible for developing financial models to support the growth and diversification of the various business lines and sectors. You will work closely with other departments (Finance, Production, Accounting, Legal, Marketing, Operations) to understand and align the key components of our business plans and models, while providing appropriate strategies and recommendations related to them.

Among other responsibilities, you will:

• Design, create, and produce analyses, models, presentations, and proposals that help guide the company's strategic direction;
• Plan the critical steps involved in developing business plans based on project phases, management timelines, and business needs;
• Validate model assumptions with internal and external stakeholders;
• Prepare comprehensive sensitivity analyses;
• Develop financial projections for each project in support of the strategic planning process;
• Build and maintain profitability models by product type, as needed;
• Summarize key assumptions, agreement terms, and analyses in concise documents for senior management and external partners;
• Transfer project knowledge to the various Finance teams once a project is approved and becomes operational;
• Ensure that legal documentation reflects the operational principles outlined in the models.

You are the ideal candidate for this role if you have:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in strategy, business development, or corporate planning;
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management, Engineering, Actuarial Science, etc.);
• A CPA designation or graduate degree is considered an asset;
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills;
• Excellent communication, influencing, and persuasion abilities;
• The ability to work directly with clients and develop and maintain strong relationships with them;
• Advanced skills in modeling, operations research, and financial analysis;
• Strong proficiency in the MS Office suite (particularly PowerPoint and Excel);
• A strong sense of responsibility, diligence, resourcefulness, and autonomy;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
• Strong prioritization skills, exceptional diligence, and the ability to meet tight deadlines;
• The ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced, evolving environment;
• Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent command of English.

Create with us

Our employer proposition stands out. Here's an overview:

• A collaborative work environment with an in-office presence of four days per week, designed to support teamwork, learning and delivery: with flexibility in how we organize our work.
• Professional growth focused on high-quality projects to propel your career, as well as personalized support tailored to your professional ambitions;
• Group insurance, retirement savings and other benefits that we'll be happy to introduce to you;
• A culture focused on the development of equitable practices and rallying events.

As a proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation and neurodiversity. Neutral and inclusive language is now preferred for job postings.

Throughout the recruitment process, accommodation is provided for candidates who require it.