Senior Finance Manager, Technical & Operations

What You'll Do:

• Business Partnering with Commercial & Operational leads to ensure delivery of accurate month end accounting close in line with US GAAP.

• Oversee the preparation of variance analysis and commentary for corporate submission of PVA’s.

• Prepare and submit timely budgets and forecasts, approved and understood by the business on a quarterly and annual basis

• Ensure delivery of weekly cash forecasts, quarterly P&L reforecasts and annual budgeting cycles focusing on forecast accuracy in a timely manner.

• Partnering with Commercial & Operational leads to understand drivers of changes to business performance, track and monitor risk and opportunities across all Commercial & Operations – highlighting in a timely manner to Head of Finance.

• Work closely with Commercial & Operational leads to support Client reporting and adhoc support as and when required.

• Be the expert financial advisor on all accounting, audit and tax related issues liaising with specialist corporate teams as required.

• Coach and develop a team of Accountants and Finance Assistants, driving forward a high-performance culture.

Unusual Challenges or Circumstances  

• Must be prepared to work additional hours as required to meet deadlines.

You Have These:

• Qualified accountant CIMA/ACCA/CA with >3years Post qualified experience.

• Must be flexible and adaptable and prepared to work as part of a team and occasionally, irregular hours

• Previous line management experience

• Previous experience in a business partnering role supporting multiple stakeholders

• Commercial awareness and business acumen

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload on a daily basis.

• Good verbal and written communications skills.

• Must be able to work calmly under pressure and work as part of a team to achieve results.

• Positive, professional and keen approach to work.

• Excellent attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft specifically advance Excel e.g. Pivots, Sumifs, Power Query etc.

• Strong numeracy skills e.g. Mathematically competent

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with multiple tasks.

• Works independently and use own initiative to generate new ideas and solve problems

• Must be able to work calmly under pressure and work as part of a team to achieve results

We'd Also Love if You have These:

• Willingness to adapt to change and provide support where required

• Knowledge of MS Power BI/Tableau

• Experience of working in a similar TV Production environment

• Knowledge of US GAAP

• Experience with SAP, BPC

• Passion for Sport

• Understanding of technological advancements within Media and Finance industries

Working Conditions:

Perm, London Stockley Park

Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm