Finance Analyst - Entertainment

A fantastic Finance Business Partnering position within a leading Entertainment/Media business that has multiple business interests in the UK and the owner of a number of well-known media brands. T

This commercially focused role will focus on supporting key stakeholders within content, marketing, events and research for their broadcast division. This role will work with the business to provide valuable insight and analysis to help support business decisions, alongside budgeting and forecasting. The role is a 50/50 split of business partnering and analysis. Reporting into the Head of Commercial Finance, this role will partner a number of important stakeholders within the business and will suit a qualified individual.

The position will suit an individual who is fully qualified and has a proven background in business partnering and stakeholder management. You will need to have a natural confidence, be able to work with the business, helping them to ensure success within their division. You will be a great team player, enjoy working in a fast paced environment and be a self-starter.

If you are a finalist/part qualified this is a great role that will see you working within a fantastic team that is immersed within a highly creative, interesting and dynamic business.

Responsibilities of the role include:

· Manage the month end process, ensuring all business unit financials are correct for submission to the central finance team

· Responsible for full revenue and profitability reporting for various depts including the events division

· Monitor and reconcile costs to include headcount, talent, travel, entertainment

· Prepare the monthly reports, reviewing with the key stakeholders

· Preparation of monthly forecasts and involved with the re-forecasting process

· Identify and analyse key trends and patterns to improve performance

· Involved in the annual budgeting process and monthly reviews, analysing any variance

· Ad hoc analysis, assessing the new business initiatives, scenarios etc

· Provide insight & analysis of the financials to support business decisions

Ideal candidate profile:

· Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent)

· Previous business partnering experience ideally gained within broadcast, media or similar environment

· Strong excel skills

· Highly numerate, commercially astute and self motivated

· Exceptional interpersonal skills with a passion for working with the business

· Great team player, able to build strong working relationships with stakeholders of all levels

· Confident communicator, being able to make financial understandable to all

· Approachable, adaptable with a ‘can-do’ attitude

· Able to manage a busy workload, meet deadlines and manage expectations

· A genuine interest in media, events and broadcast

Please note only suitable applicants will be contacted regarding this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London

Reference ID: 1079