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Job Description
OVERVIEW – ROLE PURPOSE
The purpose of this role is to ensure accurate and timely monthly and quarterly financial reporting, overseeing accounting processes and compliance with regulatory, statutory and corporate policies. Responsible for forecasting overhead costs and partnering with the business leads and HR to provide insights, ensure accurate budgeting, and support strategic decision-making.
The role reports to the Senior Finance Manager with a dotted line to the VP, FP&A and sits within the Universal International Studios Controllership Finance team.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Controllership & Technical AccountingAssist in the quarterly close process: journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and reporting deliverablesOversee payroll accounting, including validation of monthly entriesAssist lease accounting, including cost and asset accounting and maintenance of the lease system dataManage quarterly tax estimate calculations and postingsCollaborate with the tax team to support reconciliation of tax balances and ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations, including relevant transfer pricingAssist in the preparation, recording and completion of the statutory and audit processesLead the preparation of long-range statutory forecasts and impairment testing models
OverheadsLead the financial budgeting, forecasting and actualisation processes for Studios overheads, including salary, consulting, discretionary spend and headcountReview monthly overhead spend to ensure actuals are in line with forecastsPartner with FP&A to review actuals against forecast, delivering accurate pacing submissions and insightful variance analysisProvide strategic guidance to Studio Heads and Production Company leadership on cost management and resource allocationDeliver high-impact financial analysis and reporting to wider Finance and Universal Studios Group (USG) to support decision-making and performance tracking
Ad-hoc projects and tasks as required.
Qualifications
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experienceAn experienced controller in an international matrix organizationTV production and Media experience preferredStrong system skills - SAP experience preferred, strong ExcelAbility to use a broad suite of communication tools (e.g. Powerpoint, Word memos or in-person presentations where appropriate), a good listener and a persuasive influencerProcess and system awareness, including the ability to identify and mitigate control weaknessesForeign currency exposure, UK GAAP and US GAAP experienceAbility to work at pace, using judgement to prioritise tasks whilst not compromising on quality, strong attention to detailAmbitious and enthusiastic self-starter who is highly motivated and comfortable managing change. They must demonstrate ownership of their area and a can-do attitude. The successful candidate will be proactive, creative and have a curious solution focused mindsetStrong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Ability to work comfortably across different timezones, including the US and AustraliaAll applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove they are eligible to work in the United KingdomThe responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the company.
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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