Finance Analyst - TV
Global TV business is looking for a qualified accountant to support its growing business. Candidates must have an enthusiastic approach and a strong technical background. This role is an ideal opportunity for the candidate to gain a wide range of experience across reporting, forecasting and commercial analysis.
Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis manager, responsibilities will include:
Business partner with platform and format content teams; understanding reporting requirements and monthly revenue analysis
Sales contract review to check signed deals for monthly revenue recognition
Take ownership of overhead budget preparation, including reviewing all overhead lines and working with the sales and marketing teams to prepare individual travel and entertainment (T&E) budgets Overhead analysis; working with sales and marketing teams on a regular basis to understand and track market and T&E spend against budget
Support preparation of the month end finance report for presentation to Head of Finance, CFO and CEO
Annual survey and practise payments reports
Undertake Power BI training and utilise the software to develop reports and present information
Undertake other ad hoc analysis to prepare and present financial information to various stakeholders
The successful candidate must have:
A 2:1 degree or higher (or equivalent)
ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
Experience working in a finance function at sufficiently senior level
Experience in television distribution/licensing (preferred)
Strong organisational skills and a high attention to detail
A self-starter who can work to tight deadlines and is quick to learn
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, with excellent Excel skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels within the Company
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
