Finance Manager

Job Description

Finance Manager

FTC

Hybrid - Camden

Is this the role for you?

There are lots of people here doing all sorts of jobs, and we believe that having all kinds of people from all kinds of backgrounds makes this a phenomenal place to work. We have a number of Employee Resource Groups that look to support our employees from all walks of life and who face common challenges in the workplace, and we hold tons of events all your round to nurture the best possible, inclusive environment!

What will you be doing?
• This role is part of the finance department looking after Ad Sales and Ancillary in our UK team! You will interact with our Ad Sales partners, with having the following roles and responsibilities:
• Being responsible and accountable for forecasting (short and long range), actualising, reporting, analysis and control of your relevant areas of the linear ad sales and ancillary P&Ls
• Business partnering with relevant teams such as Commercial and Research, using such relationships to build out detailed forecasts
• Streamlining, improving and when needed setting up processes, so they can be run efficiently.
• Being able to create capacity and cover, and when necessary, deputise for the other members of the team

Analysis & Partnering
• On a weekly, monthly and ad-hoc basis provide and clearly communicate insightful, concise variance analysis and P&L
• summaries having tracked and understood the KPIs and drivers of revenue performance (Channel performance, NAR & Shape of NAR)
• Partnering with the business on set up and P&L recognition of commercial revenues and costs
• Partnering with the business and other members of finance on ad-hoc basis
• Analysis and evaluation of commercial opportunities/risks
• Initiate financial processes and value reporting across the advertising and ancillary P&Ls
• Form relationships with and demonstrate commercial capability of the team to the rest of the business

Process and control ownership
• Maintain and accurately update any inputs required to forecast on a weekly and monthly basis, particularly the Ad Sales revenue models
• Responsible and accountable for forecasting (inc. budgeting), actualising, reporting, analysis and control of the sponsorship, teleshopping, telephony and carve out tracker, liaising closely with the relevant Commercial teams.
• Forecasting, accounting and reporting of advertising costs for UK Ad Sales.
• Being responsible for the loading of P&L forecasts and Budget into the financial system
• Support GBS (our Shared Service team in Budapest) to ensure month-end, balance sheet and invoicing are accurate
• Maintaining internal controls and assisting with annual audit, financial reporting and SOX requirements
• Pro-actively, continuously improve efficiency and adaptability of all processes to build capacity in the team

What are we looking for?
• To be able to prioritise appropriately, working to tight deadlines
• A self-starter who can work without direct supervision and has a high level of attention to detail whilst being able to maintain focus on the bigger picture
• Ability to comprehensively understand and deeply analyse problems/data providing recommendations/conclusions
• Committed to delivering high quality outputs every time with the ability learn quickly from their mistakes
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
• A completer-finisher who can challenge the status quo and will pro-actively continuously improve processes
• Can independently build relationships and deal with finance and non-finance stakeholders of all levels of seniority
• A team player who will 'pitch in' when required and can both manage upwards

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

If you have any difficulties in applying or require access needs arising from a mobility or any other impairment please let us know by emailing uk.recruitment@vimn.com or calling 0207 555 1234. We can then ensure your experience and visit is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rno4bo-3-145-99-84-42 in your application.