Who We Are:
IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management.
It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR.
IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.
What You'll Do:
* Business Partnering with Commercial & Operational leads to ensure delivery of accurate month end accounting close in line with US GAAP.
* Oversee the preparation of variance analysis and commentary for corporate submission of PVA's.
* Prepare and submit timely budgets and forecasts, approved and understood by the business on a quarterly and annual basis
* Ensure delivery of weekly cash forecasts, quarterly P&L reforecasts and annual budgeting cycles focusing on forecast accuracy in a timely manner.
* Partnering with Commercial & Operational leads to understand drivers of changes to business performance, track and monitor risk and opportunities across all Commercial & Operations – highlighting in a timely manner to Head of Finance.
* Work closely with Commercial & Operational leads to support Client reporting and adhoc support as and when required.
* Be the expert financial advisor on all accounting, audit and tax related issues liaising with specialist corporate teams as required.
* Coach and develop a team of Accountants and Finance Assistants, driving forward a high-performance culture.
Unusual Challenges or Circumstances
* Must be prepared to work additional hours as required to meet deadlines.
You Have These:
* Qualified accountant CIMA/ACCA/CA with >3years Post qualified experience.
* Must be flexible and adaptable and prepared to work as part of a team and occasionally, irregular hours
* Previous line management experience
* Previous experience in a business partnering role supporting multiple stakeholders
* Commercial awareness and business acumen
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload on a daily basis.
* Good verbal and written communications skills.
* Must be able to work calmly under pressure and work as part of a team to achieve results.
* Positive, professional and keen approach to work.
* Excellent attention to detail
* Proficient in Microsoft specifically advance Excel e.g. Pivots, Sumifs, Power Query etc.
* Strong numeracy skills e.g. Mathematically competent
* Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with multiple tasks.
* Works independently and use own initiative to generate new ideas and solve problems
* Must be able to work calmly under pressure and work as part of a team to achieve results
We'd Also Love if You have These:
* Willingness to adapt to change and provide support where required
* Knowledge of MS Power BI/Tableau
* Experience of working in a similar TV Production environment
* Knowledge of US GAAP
* Experience with SAP, BPC
* Passion for Sport
* Understanding of technological advancements within Media and Finance industries
Working Conditions:
Perm, London Stockley Park
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm