THE COMPANY
Our client is one of
the leading independent distributors of television programming and formats in
the UK.
THE ROLE
The Senior Business
Analyst will oversee the distribution royalty cycle encompassing investment
appraisal and recoupment forecasting. This role involves both financial
planning and analysis (FP&A) for forecasting purposes, as well as technical
accounting responsibilities, including the preparation of key reconciliations
and audit support focused on assessing the recoverability of distribution
advances.
Key
responsibilities:
- Prepare
essential monthly reconciliations for royalties and advances
- Oversee
recoupment forecasting and track ultimate margins
- Ensure
all necessary data is accessible for Finance team reporting and FP&A
investment analysis
- Evaluate
new and ongoing investments against established models
- Collaborate
with the COO, CFO, and Content team on investment appraisal
- Review
cash forecasts and investment analysis conducted by the Finance Analyst,
while managing the investment approval process
- Support
senior leadership in modelling for M&A activities and post-merger
integration
- Lead
finance system integration projects
- Supervise
and mentor a Finance Analyst.
THE PERSON
ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA
qualified, you will have proven experience in a business analysis role at a senior
level, ideally within TV distribution/licensing. You will have a good technical
accounting knowledge and experience of applying accounting standards to complex
business situations.
With strong analytical
and problem-solving skills, you will be highly organised and have a high
attention to detail.
A team player, you
will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to
interact with people at all levels.
NEXT STEP
If your skills & experience
fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role,
please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Searchlight only advertises active
roles
- Your details will be sent directly to the
Consultant who is handling this role
- We aim to respond to candidates within 14
days.
If this
role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file,
please send it to sroffice@searchlight.global.
Searchlight strives to
promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age,
gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,
socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
To learn more about Searchlight, see: www.searchlight.global.