Senior Commercial Finance Analyst (Media)

TL;DR

Senior Commercial Finance Analyst (Media): Supporting greenlighting decisions and managing financial ultimates for scripted and non-scripted television productions with an accent on investment analysis and talent deal modeling. Focus on providing strategic business partnering to commercial stakeholders and ensuring financial accuracy during quarterly close processes.

Location: Must be based in London, United Kingdom

Company

Universal International Studios is a division of Universal Studio Group, partnering with visionary storytellers globally to produce distinctive television content.

What you will do

• Conduct investment analysis for TV shows, providing recommendations and driving decision-making prior to greenlighting.
• Manage title life-cycles from GL preparation through to close-down and library transition.
• Provide financial analysis for new talent deals, highlighting key issues and sensitivities for business stakeholders.
• Support strategic reviews of operating assets and key projects including M&A and platform analysis.
• Perform external market analysis to identify competitor dynamics and exploitation opportunities.
• Act as a key finance business partner to commercial teams, evaluating actual performance and providing insightful support.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience in Commercial Finance and FP&A.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom.
• Advanced financial modeling skills in Excel.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to communicate complex financial issues to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to work comfortably across different time zones, predominantly the US.
• Experience in the Media industry is preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience in a Strategic Finance role.
• Previous experience with Ultimates Accounting.
• Proficiency in IT business reporting software such as BPC or SAP.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to an ambitious and inclusive future.
• Supportive environment for employees with disabilities as a Disability Confident Employer.
• Opportunity to work within a world-renowned studio group on high-profile television projects.