Senior Finance Analyst London, England
Job description
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Established in 1744, Sotheby's is the world's premier destination for art and luxury. Synonymous with innovation, Sotheby's promotes access, connoisseurship and preservation of fine art and rare objects through auctions, private sales and retail locations. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 50 categories, which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Interiors, among many others.
THE ROLE
- To partner with 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 Manager 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 of 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
Reconciliation and Control
- 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
Additional Analysis
- Develop financial models, including projection of auction margins on sale nights
- Provide ad-hoc analysis as required to support business and finance initiatives
- Develop relevant dashboards to improve tracking of KPIs
Budgeting
- Responsible for the compilation of the annual budget in conjunction with the business director / department / country heads
Team
- Line manage a Graduate or Finance Analyst
- 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
Other Duties
- Support implementation of ad hoc projects and processes
- Support annual audits
IDEAL EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
- Qualified Accountant
- Educated to degree level
- Proven business acumen
- Excellent communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships both within finance and with stakeholders at all levels
- Creative problem-solving ability
- Proven team management skills
- Excellent computer skills including Excel
- Experience of SAP advantageous but not essential
- Some knowledge of Sotheby's or the art industry, its culture, and services beneficial
- Command of multiple languages useful
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