Employer: Taylor Hawkes Ltd Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 per annum Date Added: 10/02/2024
Our client is an independent global entertainment company whose purpose is to tell stories and build iconic brands across all genres and mediums. With offices around the world, their creative and commercial capabilities include Scripted, Unscripted and Kids & Family television production, distribution, brand and franchise management, a world-class animation studio, and talent management.
The Finance Manager will report into the SVP of Finance . You will be responsible for the monthly close process, reporting and forecasting and oversight of day-today accounting and finance operations of the distribution division.
This is a full time fixed term contraqct until May/June 2025 with hybrid working from their London office.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Own and perform monthly close procedures and maintain adequate accounting records.
Full responsibility to prepare Monthly/Quarterly P&L and Balance sheet, analysis and commentary.
Review, analyze and reconcile data to ensure the accuracy of the company’s financial reporting.
Responsible for revenue recognition and related cost of sales transactions.
Prepare cash flow forecast and analysis for the global distribution business.
Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budgets in line with corporate FP&A timetables and working in conjunction with global sales executives.
Report monthly dashboard / results / KPI in a timely manner to corporate FP&A team
Manage and execute sales executives commission reporting and headcount reporting.
Review producer reporting with the global rights team
Liaise with tax computation team on annual UK tax submission and UK stat accounts
Prepare investment recoupment tracker and analysis.
Liaising with central corporate team, material ops teams, scripted team.
Key point of contact with corporate finance and legal team to liaise on any queries.
Perform ad hoc Duties as necessary.
Qualifications
Minimum 1-2 years PQE (ACCA, CIMA)
Strong Microsoft excel skills – vlookups, pivot tables
Prior experience with ERP and FP&A/management reporting software and rights management database software is a plus (e.g. Netsuite, Workday Adaptive, Rightsline)
Prior experience dealing with a global head office/parent advantageous and dealing with multi currencies
Familiarity with tax withholding practices
Proven capacity to contribute positively to team work
Ability to both follow direction and work independently to effectively manage workload and prioritize activities
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
Experience with IFRS accounting
Previous experience in distribution, television or other entertainment media is an advantage.
