Senior Finance Manager

Authentic Brands Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Authentic Brands Group, a global brand and entertainment platform with offices in London, is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead day-to-day financial accounting and reporting for multiple EMEA entities and entertainment brands. You will ensure month-end close accuracy, balance sheet integrity and compliance with group requirements.

You will own management accounts, royalty and other income accounting, intercompany and transfer pricing, tax and shareholder distributions, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA and Bachelor's degree with a finance/business background.
• 6+ PQE experience within the Entertainment and/or Lifestyle industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Oracle NetSuite.
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to be a strong business partner with both internal and external parties.
• Self-starter, energetic and ambitious.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day financial accounting and reporting for multiple EMEA entities and brands.
• Manage management accounts, royalty and other income accounting, intercompany and transfer pricing, tax and shareholder distributions.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and US Group reporting.
• Prepare inter-company journals and reconciliations; ensure month-end close accuracy.
• Partner with Finance Business Partners and external parties on audits, new contracts and acquisitions.
• Drive improvements and robust controls across finance processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Business partnering

Self-starter

Education

ACCA/ACA

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a global brand and entertainment platform that owns and invests in iconic intellectual property and cultural assets. It accelerates brands through a set of specialized businesses that combine powerful storytelling, premium content, unforgettable live experiences and global commerce. Through a network of more than 1,700 best-in-class licensees and strategic partners across 150 countries and expansive distribution, Authentic's brands drive more than $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide.

Authentic's diversified portfolio spans more than 50 brands and reaches nearly one billion social media followers. Its roster includes Reebok, Champion, Shaquille O'Neal, David Beckham, Kevin Hart, Sports Illustrated, Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe, GUESS, Aéropostale, Nautica, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nine West, Brooks Brothers, Juicy Couture, Vince Camuto, Izod, Van Heusen, Dockers, Ted Baker, Hart Schaffner Marx, Vince, Barneys New York, Judith Leiber, Quiksilver, Spyder, Billabong, Volcom, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Prince, Sperry and Hunter.

You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

What You'll Do

The Senior Finance Manager will join the EMEAI finance function, reporting directly to the Senior Director, Finance. In this role, you will own the day-to-day financial accounting and reporting for multiple EMEA entities and Entertainment brands, ensuring accurate month-end reporting, balance sheet integrity and compliance with group requirements.

Key responsibilities include management accounts, royalty and other income accounting, intercompany and transfer pricing, tax and shareholder distributions, balance sheet reconciliations and US Group reporting.

What You'll Be Working On

• Ownership of the Income Statement and Balance Sheet across multiple EMEA entities and Entertainment Brands.
• Responsible for timely and accurate delivery of Management Accounts.
• Accounting and review of royalty income, commission, production expense, payroll, rent, accruals, prepayments, travel expense, depreciation and other areas of the income statement.
• Maintain the transfer pricing model and relevant journals.
• Calculate and post management fee and corporation tax provision journals.
• Prepare the non-controlling interest workpaper.
• Ownership of quarterly shareholder distributions workpaper, accounting and reporting.
• Prepare and submit necessary period end schedules to US Group.
• Ownership of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare all inter-company journals and reconciliations.
• Partner with these key stakeholders and drive the function forward:
  • Finance Business Partner on reporting and other analysis.
  • Third parties and Finance Manager on audits, new contracts and acquisitions.
  • Wider US Finance group on new accounting matters.
  • Brand, Studio, Business Development and support teams to ensure accounting is complete and accurate.
  • Finance Director on day-to-day activities. Recommend and drive improvement and optimum efficiency across all of finance processes whilst maintaining a robust control environment.

Must Haves

• ACCA/ACA and Bachelor's degree with a finance/business background.
• 6+ PQE experience within the Entertainment and/or Lifestyle industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Oracle NetSuite.
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to be a strong business partner with both internal and external parties.
• Someone who is a self-starter, energetic and ambitious.

Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.

For individuals with disabilities or religious obligations who would like to request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]