Commercial Finance Analyst (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sports media domain seeks a Commercial Finance Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Slough. This role involves accounting responsibilities, financial analysis, and collaboration with various teams to ensure compliance and efficiency. Candidates must be qualified accountants with relevant industry experience and strong analytical skills to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of UK and US GAAP.
• Experience in media or sports rights industry.
• Proven experience in business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for period end accounting closes.
• Prepare & analyse commercial team T&E reports.
• Ensure compliance with commercial reporting requirements.

Skills

Team Player

Problem Solving

Revenue Recognition

Analytical Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant – ACA / CIMA / ACCA

2 years post-qualification experience

Tools

SAP accounting system

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

Client: IMG

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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 & analyse 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 function to ensure all company payments are made on a timely basis.
• Valuation and appraisal of new sports rights acquisition opportunities.
• Preparation of forecasts for rights properties and on a 2-year rolling basis, liaising with Commercial, Production, Legal, and Finance colleagues.
• Periodic cash-flow forecasting for rights properties.

Other

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

Key Results Areas

• The timely preparation and submission of month-end, quarter-end, 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 and flexible team player with the ability to work with commercial staff across the organisation.
• Ability to work on own initiative to identify and resolve problems.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition.
• Hands-on experience in the media or sports rights industry.
• Experience working in a worldwide group.
• Experience using SAP accounting system.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to plan and organise work to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to work independently to identify problem areas and resolve them.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience in business partnering.

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified Accountant – ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience working in the media industry.

Aptitudes/Personal Profile

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