VP, Finance, Sports Production

IMG; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global sports and events company as a Senior Finance Manager! In this pivotal role, you will oversee the financial planning and analysis for the Studios division, ensuring robust financial reporting and management. You will partner with executive leadership, guiding financial strategy and decision-making while managing a talented finance team. This position offers a dynamic environment where your financial expertise will directly impact business performance. If you are a qualified accountant with a passion for sports and a knack for analytical problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant contribution.

Qualifications

• Senior finance experience in an FP&A role.
• Ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual budgetary process and ensure accurate planning.
• Monitor financial performance and report variances monthly.

Skills

US GAAP

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Interest in Sport

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

Job Description

Who We Are:

IMG is a global sports, events and representation company. It is a leader in rights management, multi-channel content production and distribution, consultancy and fan engagement; owns, produces and commercially represents hundreds of live events and experiences; and manages licensing programs for the world’s best-known brands and trademarks. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

What You'll Do:

• Manage the annual BU budgetary process alongside the EVP and ensure that all Studios activities are accurately planned in the company financial system in accordance with accounting requirements.
• Manage the monthly P&L close and provide MD&A reporting and commentary.
• Manage the completion of all other corporate and BU financial reporting, consistent with a US listed public company.
• Monitor Studios financial performance and report monthly progress and variances to the SVP Finance IMG and EVP Global Production.
• Review and where necessary improve Studios financial reporting and management information.
• Act as Business partner to the EVP and the Studios management team giving advice and guidance on all relevant financial matters and assisting the team to deliver their financial plans.
• Manage a team of 6 direct reports ensuring that they are adequately trained and aware of current and changing requirements
• Investigate financial performance process improvements e.g. CAPEX investment decisions.
• Review new business proposals to ensure they are financially robust and balance required return vs risk.

You Have These:

• Fully qualified accountant
• Senior finance experience in an FP&A role.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience of managing a Finance team.
• Experience of budgeting for and managing a large business P&L.
• Experience of managing CAPEX decisions and budgets.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work under pressure to meet regular deadlines
• Ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-finance colleagues
• Ability to make good decisions and solve problems
• Ability to prioritise, work to tight deadlines and motivate a team
• Ability to balance multiple priorities
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Good organisational skills
• An interest in sport

We'd Also Love If You Have These:

• Experience of working in a TV media business environment.

Working Conditions:

• This is a permanent position.
• This role is based at Stockley Business Park, Uxbridge
• Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm,
• Occasional travel and unsociable working will at times be required.