Manager - Third Party Management

Creative Artists Agency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in the entertainment sector is seeking a Senior Finance Transformation Lead based in Greater London. The role involves leading finance transformation projects, including ERP implementation and process improvements. Ideal candidates will possess a solid finance background and demonstrated experience in change management. A minimum of 6 years in finance transformation and qualifications such as ACA/ACCA/CIMA are required. The position promotes stakeholder engagement and strategic leadership within the finance division.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in finance transformation, including at least one full-cycle ERP implementation.
• Deep understanding of financial processes and systems.
• Demonstrated experience in project/program management and change leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead all finance projects to ensure successful implementation.
• Act as a bridge between finance, IT, and other business units.
• Manage the Finance Transformation team and mentor members.

Skills

Finance transformation

Change management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Company Overview

The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start‑up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, form brand marketing services division, and launch a family office advisory practice, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for 10 consecutive years, CAA represents more than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on‑air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of property sales and sponsorships, media advisory, brand consulting, venue development and strategic advisory, and executive search. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, London, Nashville, Munich, Shanghai, Beijing, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Singapore, Toronto, Denver, Charlotte, Jacksonville, and Atlanta, among other locations globally. For more information, please visit www.Caa.Com.

Role Overview

We are seeking a practiced and strategic Senior Finance Transformation Lead on a fixed term basis, to lead and execute critical initiatives aimed at optimising our finance function. This role will play a pivotal part in delivering large‑scale finance transformation programs, ranging from ERP system implementation (SAP) and end‑to‑end process improvements across the finance function, to the re‑design of the deal‑to‑cash process amongst other finance projects. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in finance, change management, and technology‑enabled transformation programs, with a proven track record of delivering results in complex, matrixed organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all finance projects to ensure the successful implementation of all finance projects.
• Stakeholder management - act as a bridge between finance, IT, and other business units to ensure alignment and buy‑in for transformation initiatives within the UK and International entities.
• Take the lead on identifying other finance processes requiring transformation outside of the already planned projects.
• Identify opportunities to standardise finance processes across all entities to allow for cross collaboration across entities whilst ensuring improved efficiency.
• Management of the Finance Transformation team, including mentoring, coaching, supervision and support with any day‑to‑day needs.
• Implement and maintain strong & effective financial controls and escalating issues appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Identify potential process efficiencies & contribute towards a high standard, continuous improvement culture.
• Change management - champion change management efforts, including communication, training, and support for new systems and ways of working.
• Governance & risk management - ensure appropriate governance, risk controls, and compliance standards are maintained throughout project lifecycles.
• Maintain documentation of company‑wide accounting policies and procedures.
• Review, assess and document accounting and financial reporting implications of complex transactions.
• Assist with special projects and ad‑hoc requests, as necessary.
• Support the CAA UK finance function as required.
• Please ensure you provide complete and legible information in your application. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent.
• At least 6 years of experience in finance transformation, including at least one full‑cycle ERP implementation is required.
• Deep understanding of financial processes and systems, including best practices in automation and digitisation.
• Strong knowledge of ERP platforms (e.g., SAP S/4HANA).
• Demonstrated experience in project/program management and change leadership.
• Key stakeholder management experience is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, stakeholder engagement is required.
• Prior people management experience is required.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, complex environments with multiple priorities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Creative Artists Agency ("CAA") is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero‑tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law. Please inform CAA's Recruitment Department if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.