Commercial Finance Analyst (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sports media industry is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. This role involves key financial responsibilities including management accounting, variance analysis, and supporting the marketing team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in media and will possess strong analytical skills, organizational skills, and a passion for sports.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in media or sports rights industry is preferred.
• Good knowledge of UK and US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for period end accounting closes for sports-related properties.
• Prepare & analyze commercial team reports.
• Liaison with clients for accounting reports.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem solving

Team player

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Accountant – ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent

Post-qualification experience (preferably 2 years)

Tools

SAP

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Commercial Finance Analyst (12 month Fixed Term Contract), London

Client: IMG

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 12

Posted: 26.06.2025

Expiry Date: 10.08.2025

Job Description:

In-Person work required in Chiswick Park

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Management Accounting: Responsible for period end accounting closes for rugby generally, various Fight Sports properties, and output deal sales contracts. New properties may be added as the role evolves.
• Finance support for the centralised Marketing team, liaising with the VP of Marketing.
• Prepare & analyze commercial team T&E reports.
• Variance analysis of actual results against forecast.

• Commercial Accounting: Preparation of periodic client accounting reports for rights properties including liaising with clients.
• Compliance with obligations under client and customer contracts.
• Liaison with group accounts payable to ensure timely payments.
• Valuation and appraisal of new sports rights acquisition opportunities.
• Preparation of forecasts for rights properties and on a 2-year rolling basis, liaising with various departments.
• Periodic cash-flow forecasting for rights properties.

• Other duties: Support the wider Rights accounting team to standardise workbooks and improve month-end close efficiency. Support controllership team with reconciliations. Other duties within scope and purpose of the job.

Key Results Areas

• Timely preparation and submission of month, quarter, and year-end results and analysis.
• Compliance with commercial reporting requirements on rights properties.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Good knowledge of UK and US GAAP.
• Confident team player able to work with commercial staff across the organization.
• Ability to work independently to resolve problems.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition.
• Experience in media or sports rights industry.
• Experience working in a global group.
• Experience using SAP.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to plan and organise work to meet deadlines.
• Work independently to identify and resolve issues.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proven experience in business partnering.

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified Accountant – ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent.
• Post-qualification experience (preferably 2 years).
• Experience in media industry.

Aptitudes/Personal Profile

• Ability to work calmly under pressure and as part of a team.
• Proactive, self-motivated with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Drive and commitment to deliver objectives.
• Interest in Sports and Media.