Commercial Finance Analyst (12 month Fixed Term Contract) (London Area)

*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