Senior Business Analyst - TV

Global TV giant is looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst who will be responsible for the distribution royalty cycle, including investment appraisal & recoupment forecasting. This role will cover both elements of FP&A with regards to forecasting but also technical accounting relating to the preparation of key reconciliations and audit support related to recoverability of distribution advances.

Reporting directly to the COO/CFO, the role will foster key relationships with the Content, Sales, Royalties and Systems & Data teams.

Responsibilities will include:

Finance Projects

• Project manage finance system integrations RT, FLOW, Power BI, Concur, Alliant on a case by case basis in collaboration with all stakeholders

Accounting for content investment

• Preparation of key monthly reconciliations around royalties and advances, including reporting to group finance team.
• Manage the recoupment forecasting and ultimate margin trackers
• Ensuring that all data is available for use by the Finance team for reporting and FP&A investment analysis
• Monitor new and existing investments against the model
• Work with the COO/CFO and Content team on investment appraisal
• Review cash forecasts and investment analysis prepared by the Finance Analyst, including management of the approval process, ensuring investments are approved in a timely manner

Corporate Development

• Work with the COO/CFO and VP Commercial strategy on modelling for M&A activities and integration

Team & stakeholder management

• Manage a Finance Analyst
• Work closely with COO/CFO and the Finance Director

Candidate Requirements:

• ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA qualified
• Good technical accounting knowledge, experience of applying accounting standards to complex business situations
• Proven experience in business analysis role at a similar senior level
• Experience in television distribution/ licensing (preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organised and a high attention to detail
• Strong line management skills with the ability to build effective relationships
• Excellent Excel skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels within the Company

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