Director, Corporate Reporting

Moonbug Entertainment; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Moonbug Entertainment recherche un Directeur du Reporting Financier responsable de la préparation financière externe précise et conforme. Ce poste requiert des compétences éprouvées en leadership, des connaissances approfondies en UK GAAP et plus de 8 ans d'expérience. Vous dirigerez une équipe de reporting tout en collaborant avec des départements cruciaux pour assurer une communication financière cohérente.

Benefits

Soins de santé privés gratuits

Congés maternité et paternité améliorés

Régime de pension correspondant à 5%

Cours de yoga/fitness hebdomadaires gratuits

Déjeuner hebdomadaire gratuit

Drinks gratuits le vendredi à 16h

Qualifications

• 8+ ans d'expérience post-qualification incluant une exposition senior au reporting.
• Connaissance approfondie des exigences de reporting en UK GAAP.
• Expérience en audit, comptabilité technique et consolidations complexes.

Responsibilities

• Responsable de la préparation et de la livraison des états financiers consolidés.
• Surveiller les normes comptables et garantir la conformité.
• Diriger l'équipe de reporting et collaborer avec des fonctions internes.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration inter-fonctionnelle

Communication claire

Attention aux détails

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Excel

Job description

ABOUT MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT:

Thank you for considering the Director, Corporate Reporting role with Moonbug Entertainment, an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow. The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to our entertaining and enriching content, which is why our shows are available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. Moonbug is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, toys, games, books, live events, and even theme park exhibits.

Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond.

This role reports onsite in our London office.

London, Camden | Office based | Benefits including Free Private Healthcare, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave, matched 5% pension scheme, free yoga/fitness wellbeing classes, free weekly lunch and Friday drinks @ 4pm

The Role

The Director of Corporate Reporting is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant preparation of all external financial reporting. This includes statutory accounts, regulatory filings, investor reports, and alignment with UK GAAP and US GAAP standards. You will lead a high-performing reporting team and collaborate closely with Management Accounts, Treasury, Tax, and FP&A and Business Units to ensure consistent financial communication across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

External Financial Reporting

• Own the preparation and delivery of the Group’s consolidated annual (audited) and quarterly (unaudited) financial statements
• Ensure full compliance with UK GAAP / US GAAP (and local GAAPs were applicable in collaboration with external advisors) and field technical accounting queries
• Oversee production of Annual Reports and other statutory filings

Technical Accounting & Governance

• Monitor, interpret & implement changes in accounting standards (e.g. IFRS 15 & 16)
• Lead accounting policy development and ensure consistency across global entities
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors and regulatory bodies
• Management of group cap tables
• Ad hoc lender & investor information requests

Investor & Lender Reporting

• Lead the preparation of lender reporting
• Oversee the preparation of ad hoc reports to investors / lenders
• Monitor debt covenants and related accounting

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead and develop the corporate reporting team of two FTEs
• Partner with internal functions (FP&A, Legal, Tax, Treasury) on various ad hoc & annual projects

Continuous Improvement

• Drive automation and enhancement of reporting & consolidation processes (e.g. through Oracle NetSuite & other connected platforms)
• Ensure data accuracy & audit readiness

Technical & Professional

• ACA/ACCA qualified (Big 4 background preferred)
• 8+ years post-qualified experience, including senior-level reporting exposure
• Deep knowledge of UK GAAP company reporting requirements
• Experience with audit, technical accounting, and complex consolidations

Systems & Tools

• Advanced knowledge of consolidation/reporting systems (e.g., Oracle NetSuite)
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
• Familiarity with US GAAP would be a bonus

Competencies

• Strong leadership, people development, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Clear communication and ability to simplify technical information for non-finance stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail

Other

• Experience in media industry – preferable
• Practice experience – preferable