Event Accountant

Job Description

Who We Are:

IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world's greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

What You'll Do:

Assume position as key finance contact on the following events: Glide Ice Rink, Lift109 and Hampton Court Palace Festival.

​ The role will support the Senior Finance Manager:
• Business Partner with the Event Directors and Ops team to support on event finances
• Work with the Senior Finance Manager to support the VP of each of these events to ensure they have clear and concise information for decision making
• Be the onsite eyes and ears for finance
• Ensure all revenue planning and ops budgets are up to date and reconcilable - working with the business teams to do so, allowing for accurate pre and post-show flash reports and timely close out of event finances
• Ensure applicable taxes are accounted for appropriately by checking treatment with internal tax team
• Own the bottom-up detailed business planning and cash flow planning
• Own scenario analysis
• Risks and Opps are flagged as necessary
• Where applicable, insurance claims are calculated, supported, and submitted in a suitable timeframe
• Ensure the Senior Finance Manager is fully informed of all necessary items

Work with Management Team to:
• Ensure the month end P&L and BS reflects the reality of the current view
• Provide commentary to any variance to plan
• Ensure weekly cash flow requests are accurate and complete
• Weekly and ad hoc sales reports are accurate and complete
• Quarterly commission statements issued to the Sales Team are accurate and complete

You Have These:
• Qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent
• Strong IT skills (especially Microsoft Office)
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Process orientated and able to manage and reconcile large data sets
• Flexibility
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent planning & organisational skills to achieve multiple & sometimes conflicting deadlines
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong focus on seeking efficiencies with attention to detail
• Ability to work proactively and individually but also as a team player

We'd Also Love If You Have These:
• Event experience
• SAP accounting software

Working Conditions
• This is a permanent position based in Chiswick, London
• Working hours are 9:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday
• Will be required to work occasionally outside of standard working hours or at weekends at events

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5x4b0-18-117-251-240-42 in your application.