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Senior Business Analyst - TV Distribution

  • Location: London
  • Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum + Bonus + Package
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 2 days ago

  • Sector: finance
  • Type: hybrid
  • Contact: Tom Chadwick
  • Contact Email: tom.chadwick@handle.co.uk
  • Expiry Date: 28 May 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH111954

Senior Business Analyst - TV

Global TV giant is looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst who will be responsible for the distribution royalty cycle, including investment appraisal & recoupment forecasting. This role will cover both elements of FP&A with regards to forecasting but also technical accounting relating to the preparation of key reconciliations and audit support related to recoverability of distribution advances.

Reporting directly to the COO/CFO, the role will foster key relationships with the Content, Sales, Royalties and Systems & Data teams.

Responsibilities will include:

Finance Projects

  • Project manage finance system integrations RT, FLOW, Power BI, Concur, Alliant on a case by case basis in collaboration with all stakeholders

Accounting for content investment

  • Preparation of key monthly reconciliations around royalties and advances, including reporting to group finance team.

  • Manage the recoupment forecasting and ultimate margin trackers

  • Ensuring that all data is available for use by the Finance team for reporting and FP&A investment analysis

  • Monitor new and existing investments against the model

  • Work with the COO/CFO and Content team on investment appraisal

  • Review cash forecasts and investment analysis prepared by the Finance Analyst, including management of the approval process, ensuring investments are approved in a timely manner

Corporate Development

  • Work with the COO/CFO and VP Commercial strategy on modelling for M&A activities and integration

Team & stakeholder management

  • Manage a Finance Analyst

  • Work closely with COO/CFO and the Finance Director

Candidate Requirements:

  • ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA qualified

  • Good technical accounting knowledge, experience of applying accounting standards to complex business situations

  • Proven experience in business analysis role at a similar senior level

  • Experience in television distribution/ licensing (preferred)

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Highly organised and a high attention to detail

  • Strong line management skills with the ability to build effective relationships

  • Excellent Excel skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels within the Company

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