Commercial Finance Analyst
Sports Media Sector
Competitive salary
Central London / Hybrid
This market leading, global Sports Media group delivers sports and entertainment broadcast content across multiple territories. With an instantly recognisable brand and a highly acquisitive approach to growth, this exciting business is expanding at a rapid rate.
It is now seeking a highly talented and commercially orientated finance professional who can play a key role across the business.
This high-profile role includes:
- Partnering a variety of senior stakeholders including OpCo Md's, Rights Strategy & Acquisitions teams, Group Strategy, Group MD and Group Finance
- Building, owning and maintaining budget and forecast models
- Delivering accurate tracking of sports rights budgets including flash reports
- Developing KPIs and reporting dashboards for sports budget utilisation
- Reviewing Rights financial performance
- Supporting all valuations with robust P&L modelling and strong financial analysis for targeted content acquisition recommendations
Candidate requirements:
- Passionate about sport
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in FP&A and commercial finance
- Exceptional commercial stakeholder management skills
- A high achiever with drive, ambition and a pro-active approach to relationship building
- In depth Excel knowledge, adapt at manipulation large data sets
- Deep understanding of cashflow forecasting and financial analysis
- Able to deliver with a demanding and fast paced environment, often at short notice
- Outstanding communication skills
- Confidence in own ability
Desirable, but not essential:
- Pay TV sector knowledge
- Rights acquisition exposure