Finance Analyst

ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.

THE ROLE To partner with operational and marketing budget holders to ensure appropriate P&L management. To prepare relevant, timely and reliable analysis to enable budget holders and management to monitor and drive departmental/regional performance. To support the Finance Director in driving improvement through financial insight and analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monthly Reporting Responsible for the preparation of monthly results, variance analysis and commentary in accordance with the agreed corporate timetable for senior management review. To present draft and final results to business directors / department heads, interpret and explain key variances. Act as the finance department contact for designated departments / countries; providing them with financial assistance and ad hoc analysis where necessary.
• Monthly Forecasting Prepare revenue and expenditure forecasts, variance analysis and commentary in accordance with the agreed corporate timetable for senior management review. Interpret and discuss the forecast results with business directors / department / country heads. Act as the finance department contact for designated departments; providing them with financial assistance and ad hoc analysis where necessary.
• Controllership Responsible for the account control and analysis of designated profit & loss and balance sheet accounts related to departments / countries across the business. Adhere to company policies and internal controls. Ensure quarterly Corporate Schedules are accurate and submitted to Corporate Controller’s Group within set deadlines. Participate in main audits where relevant.
• Additional Projects & Analysis Develop financial models, for example on leases or revenue margins. Provide ad-hoc analysis as required to support business and finance initiatives. Develop relevant dashboards to improve tracking of KPIs. Support implementation of ad hoc projects and processes, for example setting up new entities.
• Budgeting Responsible for the compilation of the annual budget in conjunction with the business director / department / country heads.
• Team Build strong working relationships within finance and the business. Contribute to the wider team during month end, forecast and budgeting to provide timely and accurate reports and analysis for senior management.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES Graduate with a 2:1 or above, part qualified with ACCA/CIMA/ACA. Excellent communicator and team player. Organised, confident and driven to achieve. Creative problem solver. Previous management accounting / financial accounting experience, particularly in interpreting results to financial and non-financial individuals. Prior knowledge and experience in Excel.