Job Description

You will get to lead forecasting and actuals analysis process for CFC, drive savings and optimization projects, deliver insightful reporting and facilitate process.

• Act as single point of contact for the GM, the CFO, FP&A and the business teams on fixed cost related topics
• Monthly rolling forecast preparation (leading meetings with stakeholders, HR file review, non-people costs contracts repository and review, reporting refresh with actuals and inputs, variance analysis and timely assessment and submission to FP&A)
• End to end CFC month-end lead (collecting actuals, analyzing differences vs. forecast, preparing journals and reporting, leading pre meetings with budget holders and FP&A, analyzing and assessing risks and opps and making recommendations for forecast adjustment; validation of correct accounting entries and ensuring proper allocation of costs in cost centers)
• One-off payments processing and Intercompany recharges preparation and submission
• CFC PO management (approvals, coding, guidance to budget holders)
• Finance lead from proposal and financial assessment to execution and accounting entries, Fixed assets list review and control, including liaising with local project managers and team where necessary
• Reconciliations: real estate deep dive, compensation, balance sheet review, run-rate analysis and variance vs. prior periods/forecasts
• Lead projects such as Cost To Serve modelling; sales incentive modelling; cost reduction/restructuring projects;
• Production of powerful PowerBI reporting by cost Centre/cost type for stakeholders: LT, FP&A, studio leaders, HR, Facilities manager etc.
• Responsible for implementing and enhancing SOP and SOX controls.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Part qualified/qualified accountant
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance & Accounting
• Fluent in written & spoken English
• 3+ years’ experience in Financial Analysis and Forecasting
• Advanced Excel skills and proficient SAP user
• Intermediate Power BI skills
• Proven track record of challenging stakeholders and ability to make judgment on the accuracy/reliability of the inputs provided
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines/stress and demonstration of resilience
• Proven ability to initiate and follow through the end of simplification/ standardization projects 
• Examples of responding effectively to multiple demands
• Examples of successfully delivering on savings projects
• Profound understanding of P&L and Balance Sheet under U.S. GAAP, particularly in fixed cost area and experience in month-end close process of both P&L and B/S; knowledge of Statutory accounting principles
• Ability to drive and maintain contact with third party service providers
• Reliable, proactive, highly driven and self-motivated working style
• Proven ability to work independently (with limited supervision) and possesses the initiative to identify problems and propose creative solutions
• High attention to detail and accuracy; maturity, integrity, and high level of discretion are required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of hierarchy with multifunctional partners and with external stakeholders
• Proven ability to learn quickly and further develop skills / competencies at fast pace
• Proficient/advanced Power BI skills
• Experience in working with CFC controlling
• Financial modelling expertise