Senior Finance Analyst - UK Sports

Job Description

THE AGENCY

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organisations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations.

Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for nine consecutive years, CAA represents more than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, executive search, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

OVERVIEW

As the Senior Finance Analyst, you will report directly to the Financial Controller and play a key role in supporting the finance activities for the continually growing Sports department. The role has a wide range of responsibilities and will require someone who can work accurately and to tight deadlines. Teamwork will be essential, and an inclusive attitude is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work alongside the Revenue Accountant in preparing and distributing revenue invoices.
• Review of revenue contracts for invoicing and financial reporting considerations.
• Credit control (including timely invoicing and follow-up of outstanding amounts).
• Maintenance of the debtors ageing report, including working with the systems team to improve this report.
• Key person in preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of month-end journals.
• Preparation of month-end flux analysis, particularly on debtors’ recovery.
• Monitor the Booking Report (revenue related) email address alongside the revenue accountant and timely processing of new deals onto revenue trackers.
• Process and control implementation.
• Documenting process notes for all relevant processes.
• Support the business partner in preparing budget and reforecast tasks.
• Ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of transaction processing into the financial system – Microsoft Dynamics 365 and revenue trackers.
• Liaising with project managers to ensure project budgets are up to date.
• Perform calculations, analyses, and reports as requested by the Financial Controller or Finance Director (UK & International).
• Play a supporting role in the annual statutory audits by preparing documentation and supporting schedules.
• Support the Financial Controller or Finance Director (UK & International) in ad-hoc projects/tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent, ideally with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Must be comfortable with multi-tasking.
• Should ideally be passionate about Sports.
• Must have a high level of attention to detail and great organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential as the role involves dealing with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to be a team player with a conscientious and motivated attitude.
• Strong knowledge of Excel e.g. V lookups and Pivots.
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 desirable.

Please ensure you provide complete and legible information in your application. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment. Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law. Please inform CAA’s Recruitment Department if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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