VP Finance (Permanent)

Who We Are: IMG is a global sports, events and representation company. It is a leader in rights management, multi-channel content production and distribution, consultancy and fan engagement; owns, produces and commercially represents hundreds of live events and experiences; and manages licensing programs for the world’s best-known brands and trademarks. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company. Manage the annual BU budgetary process alongside the EVP and ensure that all Studios activities are accurately planned in the company financial system in accordance with accounting requirements. Manage the completion of all other corporate and BU financial reporting, consistent with a US listed public company. Monitor Studios financial performance and report monthly progress and variances to the SVP Finance IMG and EVP Global Production. Review and where necessary improve Studios financial reporting and management information. Act as Business partner to the EVP and the Studios management team giving advice and guidance on all relevant financial matters and assisting the team to deliver their financial plans. Investigate financial performance process improvements e.g. CAPEX investment decisions. Review new business proposals to ensure they are financially robust and balance required return vs risk. Senior finance experience in an FP&A role. Experience of managing a Finance team. Ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-finance colleagues An interest in sport This is a permanent position. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, Occasional travel and unsociable working will at times be required.