- Global TV & Film Group
- External/Internal reporting + special projects focus
- £80-90,000 + bonus & extensive benefits (hybrid working-3 days in the office)
This multiple award winning & cutting edge Global Entertainment Group is a household name and employer of choice. Their content is enjoyed throughout the world and they have sustained growth and a healthy balance sheet. They are now looking for a Financial Reporting manager to lead their external/internal reporting as well as ad-hoc projects and business support.
Main Responsibilities:
- Preparation of the annual statutory accounts under IFRS and lead contact throughout the annual and interim audit processes
- Act as a key day-to-day contact for the external auditors, providing support, analysis and explanations for key accounting and judgemental issues
- Collate accounting papers to explain key accounting judgements or developments such as new group investments or commercial ventures, and detailed financial updates for the Audit & Risk Committee
- Prepare financial narrative for the Annual Report, and review preparation of the detailed financial statements and disclosures
- Support the review and completion of the financial analysis for the group including 12 month rolling cash forecast, capex and fixed asset maintenance, covenant monitoring, and channel profitability reporting Risk and control environment
- Ensure regular operation and monitoring of key control processes including P&L variance analysis and reporting to stakeholders, regular reviews of each business's balance sheet within the group to identify any emerging issues, and manual journal review
- Support on sustainability reporting deliverables, automation of data, and assurance requirements
- Guide the management reporting team on appropriate practice for month-end procedures and accounting guidance, continually driving improvements in consistency and quality of deliverables
- Produce key deliverables for financial and regulatory stakeholders, including monthly/quarterly financial reporting and analysis
- Support consolidation of monthly performance pack to Exec and Board, using dashboards, visuals and commentary to monitor KPIs and explain variances
- Input into quarterly detailed balance sheet review of each business within the group, with specific emphasis on identifying potential audit issues and adjustments to the income statement
- Provide technical accounting advice to Finance team and rest of business on new projects, contracts and ventures
- Keep up to date on latest IFRS standards and other accounting developments and their impact on accounting policies and reporting
- Support continuing improvement of Chart of Accounts to achieve efficiencies and standardisation in reporting
- Ad-hoc group finance and business projects as they arise
Required experience & skills
- ACA Qualified (straight from practice or 2nd time mover)/or ACCA Qualified with external reporting/ group accounting background with minimum 5 years PQE experience
- Strong technical accountant with good knowledge of IFRS
- Ideally some exposure to PLC level annual reports/subsidiary financial statements
- Advanced Excel skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong time management skills
- Self-motivated with proactive approach to work
- Inquisitive and analytical mind with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet challenging deadlines
Excellent career prospects and exposure across the business.