Job description
Finance Analyst
Apply Later
Job Summary:
Overall Purpose of the Role
Summary of the role – overall role contribution to team, department and organisation
The CS Physical team is responsible for the sales, distribution and marketing of cinematic releases per year across the Marvel, Lucas, Disney, Pixar, 20th Century, Searchlight, and New Regency brands.
The role is responsible for assisting in delivering an effective, timely and accurate AOP, Forecast, FYP and close process across a group of markets along with completing regional costs and consolidation. The role requires effective collaboration with financial and non-financial business partners, working with key budget holders as needed and proactive identification of opportunities for business improvement. This role will also assist the Finance Manager in the FP&A of localisation costs as well as support of this team working as necessary with the various Finance teams.
Areas of Responsibility
Key elements and required results of the role
Delivery-
Review specific cost centres to identify issues, opportunities and possible solutions and flag them to senior colleagues or business managers as appropriate
Generate reports using finance and accounting systems to provide accurate data for use by colleagues/the business
Take responsibility for regular quarterly activities (e.g. quarter end close tasks etc.) to ensure effective financial administration for CS- Physical
Ensure effective delivery of forecasting and budgeting processes to support CS- Physical
Analyse reporting data to identify themes and trends and highlight these to relevant business managers together with a view on the wider possible implications – e.g. New release performance, market trends etc.
Prepare forecasts and liaise with Licensors on their forecasts and monthly reporting to identify issues, opportunities and possible solutions and flag them to senior colleagues or business managers as appropriate
Provide financial support to multiple budget owners across multiple geographies, ensuring all budgeting, forecasting and financial processing is delivered on time and to high quality standards
Share knowledge effectively across the function to facilitate good financial management and support the development of others
Accurate tracking of localisation costs (dubbing, voiceover and subtitling) across all LOBs for all financial planning cycles, questioning variance drivers for line manager review
Business partnering-
Build relationships with key budget holders to provide specialist advice, guidance and support to help Motion Pictures’ financial management
Work directly with business managers to provide basic financial support and reporting, advising them of trends and issues accordingly
Assist more senior colleagues in preparing presentations to communicate clear financial messages to the business
Experience and Professional Qualifications Required
Level of experience, Qualifications and People Management experience
Degree level essential and Accounting qualification (may be part qualified) e.g. ACCA, CIMA
Experience of an equivalent analytics role.
Experience of supporting commercial management to a high standard and working with the Regional Finance and Commercial head office
Skills Required
Highlighting the key technical, language and job-related skills required
Proficient in spreadsheets, MS Office and financial software applications
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Ability to produce clear and insightful analysis hat deliver key messaging at the appropriate level of detail.
Numerate and analytical with a desire to think through and resolve problems. Results focused and outcome driven
Competencies Required
Highlighting the key competencies required for each role
Thinks Strategically
Develops clear and consistent strategies to achieve the vision
Leverages synergy opportunities across functions and businesses
Examines issues from a broad perspective, considering impact beyond immediate scope
Stays current on business issues, industry trends, and technology advances
Builds Relationships
Engages colleagues across the organization to optimize performance
Manages the needs of diverse stakeholders
Facilitates win-win situations
Communicates Effectively
Obtains full engagement through inspiring communications
Provides appropriate rationale and context to drive commitment
Effectively persuades others to support ideas and plans
Listens and asks questions to ensure understanding
Drives Results
Translates strategy into specific priorities, objectives, and action plans
Manages projects, processes and resources to produce desired outcomes
Uses technology to facilitate better results
Analyses data and information to drive decisions
Inspires Creativity and Innovation
Proactively looks for new opportunities
Transfers ideas and successes across boundaries
Challenges the status quo
Champions Change
Articulates a compelling business case for change
Supports new initiatives
Demonstrates flexibility in response to changes
Builds Teams
Provides challenging work assignments and developmental opportunities
Recognises and rewards the achievements of others
Exhibits Professional Excellence
Pursues excellence with integrity, passion and courage
Shows consistency in words and actions
Treats others with respect