Finance Analyst

Pixomondo; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the visual effects industry is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their Global Finance team in London. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting management's decisions, and performing key financial processes. Ideal candidates will have a degree in finance or accounting, exhibit strong communication skills, and hold advanced expertise in Excel dealing with large data sets.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years relevant work experience.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting concepts (GAAP/IFRS).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close process including revenue recognition.
• Distill large volumes of data into summaries and visualizations.
• Prepare show P&L's and present to studio leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Excel skills

Education

Business/accounting/financial degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

PXO is currently seeking a Finance Analyst to work closely within the Global Finance team. They will ensure accurate reporting of the financial elements so management can make key decisions to foster growth and profitability at PXO.

We are only open to candidates currently living in and eligible to work in either London, UK or Frankfurt, Germany.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end close process including running revenue recognition with commentaries vs. FCST, Payroll Actualizations/accruals, vacation accruals and other
• Distill large volumes of data into summaries and visualizations to articulate the financial story behind management decision-making.
• Project cost reporting and EFC tracking for VFX/VAD work
• Prepare show P&L's and present to studio leadership and production, monthly
• Refresh month end financial packs and distribute to key stakeholders
• Support in weekly labour forecast planning
• Bidding support for new business. Perform cost analysis of bids using excel
• Create projects in SAP as needed, following approval process
• Support in annual audits & maintain necessary documentation
• Provide input to streamline and automate processes to reduce forecast prep time
• Ad-hoc reporting, tasks and projects as required
  
  
  

Requirements

• Business/accounting/financial degree or equivalent qualification
• 3-4 years relevant work experience
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills to liaise effectively and professionally within the organization and with external stakeholders
• Exhibit strong understanding of finance and working knowledge of accounting concepts (GAAP/IFRS standards and compliance matters).
• Proven ability to perform well both individually and as a team
• Advanced Microsoft excel skills and the ability to create and work with large data sets.
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Problem solver. You prefer problems that challenge you to grow
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with a strong sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• VFX industry knowledge an asset but not required
• SAP knowledge an asset but not required
  
  
  

About Pixomondo:

PXO, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, creates industry-leading Visualization, Virtual Production and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content. Through its 23-year history, the Oscar, BAFTA & Emmy winning creative and technology company has been a trusted partner for storytellers and showrunners worldwide. The company has consistently created iconic works, from Martin Scorsese's Academy Award winning Hugo and multiple seasons of HBO's Emmy winning Game of Thrones to the recent House of the Dragon, Amazon's The Boys, and Lionsgate's John Wick: Chapter 4.

In Virtual Production, PXO collaborates with filmmakers from first drawing to final pixel. Using interactive technology and proprietary software and tools, PXO brings ideas to life by virtually immersing filmmakers in the worlds they imagine, throughout every stage of the creative process.

The company's LED virtual production work includes House of the Dragon, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Reacher and Amazon's critically acclaimed Cada Minuto Cuenta. PXO has seven creative studios and three LED volumes in the US, UK, Germany, Canada.

Benefits

Individual salaries within this range will be dependent upon skills, experience, and qualifications. Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.

Pixomondo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

PXO does not accept resumes from recruiters. Unsolicited resumes are accepted directly from candidates only. PXO will not pay any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.