*In-Person work required in Chiswick Park*
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Management Accounting
* Responsible for period end accounting closes for rugby generally, various Fight Sports properties and output deal sales contracts. New properties may be added as the role evolves.
* Finance support for the centralised Marketing team, liaising with the VP of Marketing.
* Prepare & analyse commercial team T&E reports
* Variance analysis of actual results against forecast
Commercial Accounting
* Preparation of periodic client accounting reports for rights properties including liaising with clients.
* Compliance with obligations under client and customer contracts
* Liaison with group accounts payable function to ensure all company payments are made on a timely basis.
* Valuation and appraisal of new sports rights acquisition opportunities
Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis:
* Preparation of forecasts for rights properties and on a 2 year rolling basis. This involves liaising with Commercial, Production, Legal and Finance colleagues to ensure all relevant information is collected.
* Periodic cash-flow forecasting for rights properties.
Other
* Support the wider Rights accounting team to standardise workbooks and improve efficiency of month end close process.
* Support controllership team with month end reconciliations.
* You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job.
Key Results Areas
* The timely preparation and submission of month end, quarter end and year end results and analysis of those results
* Compliance with commercial reporting requirements on rights properties
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Mandatory
* Good knowledge of UK and US GAAP
* Confident and flexible team player with the ability to work with commercial staff across the organisation.
* Must be able to work on own initiative to identify and resolve problems.
* Strong understanding of revenue recognition
Desirable
* Hands on experience of working within the media or sports rights industry
* Experience of working in a worldwide group
* Experience in using SAP accounting system.
* Experience of financial planning and analysis work
Skills and Abilities
Mandatory
* Must be able to plan and organise work to meet deadlines and determine priorities.
* Must be able to work on own initiative to identify problem areas and work through to a satisfactory conclusion.
* Strong Excel ability
* Good communication (written and verbal) skills
* Proven experience of business partnering
Qualifications and Training
Mandatory
* Qualified Accountant– ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent
Desirable
* Established post qualification experience (2 years preferred)
* Experience working in media industry
Aptitudes/Personal Profile
Mandatory
* Must be able to work calmly under pressure and work as part of a team to achieve results.
* Proactive and self motivated with excellent communication and organisational skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; and
* A “finisher” with the genuine drive and commitment to always deliver against objectives.
Desirable
* A strong interest in both Sports and Media