Senior Finance Transformation Lead

Job Description

THE AGENCY

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, brand management and consumer product licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.

The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, form brand marketing services division, and launch a family office advisory practice, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for 10 consecutive years, CAA represents more than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of property sales and sponsorships, media advisory, brand consulting, venue development and strategic advisory, and executive search.

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a practiced and strategic Senior Finance Transformation Lead on a fixed term basis, to lead and execute critical initiatives aimed at optimising our finance function. This role will play a pivotal part in delivering large-scale finance transformation programs, ranging from ERP system implementation (SAP) and end-to-end process improvements across the finance function, to the re-design of the deal-to-cash process amongst other finance projects.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in finance, change management, and technology-enabled transformation programs, with a proven track record of delivering results in complex, matrixed organisations.

Main responsibilities to include:

• Lead all finance projects to ensure the successful implementation of all finance projects.
• Stakeholder management - act as a bridge between finance, IT, and other business units to ensure alignment and buy-in for transformation initiatives within the UK and International entities.
• Take the lead on identifying other finance processes requiring transformation outside of the already planned projects.
• Identify opportunities to standardise finance processes across all entities to allow for cross collaboration across entities whilst ensuring improved efficiency.
• Management of the Finance Transformation team, including mentoring, coaching, supervision and support with any day-to-day needs.
• Implement and maintain strong & effective financial controls and escalate issues appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Identify potential process efficiencies & contribute towards a high standard, continuous improvement culture.
• Change management -  champion change management efforts, including communication, training, and support for new systems and ways of working.
• Governance & risk management - ensure appropriate governance, risk controls, and compliance standards are maintained throughout project lifecycles.
• Maintain documentation of company-wide accounting policies and procedures.
• Review, assess and document accounting and financial reporting implications of complex transactions.
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc requests, as necessary.
• Support the CAA UK finance function as required.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent
• At least 6 years of experience in finance transformation, including at least one full-cycle ERP implementation is required
• Deep understanding of financial processes and systems, including best practices in automation and digitisation
• Strong knowledge of ERP platforms (e.g., SAP S/4HANA)
• Demonstrated experience in project/program management and change leadership
• Key stakeholder management experience is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, stakeholder engagement is required
• Prior people management experience is required
• Ability to work in fast-paced, complex environments with multiple priorities

Please ensure you provide complete and legible information in your application. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.Please inform CAA’s Recruitment Department if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.