Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

West London, UK
Hybrid working (3 days per week in the office)
£30,000 per annum + study support + discretionary bonus

Permanent, full time role

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Solid MS Excel skills and a talent for numbers and analysis is essential.

• Assist in financial analysis and control processes, including cash flow forecasting and key release analysis.
• Support quarterly digital reporting and various projects across the Music division.
• Enhance department procedures and practices to meet internal control standards.
• Analyse affiliate financial submissions, identifying and resolving issues promptly.
• Monitor and report on sales revenue from key digital partners, highlighting variances against targets.
• Compile and analyse regular cash flow and A&R reports for forecasting and budgeting.
• Address issues with divisional finance teams as needed.
• Analyse global physical sales data and improve the sales reporting process.
• Act as the main point of contact for affiliate queries regarding the global sales system and represent international finance requirements.
• Maintain the key release system for actual, forecast, and budget submissions, ensuring accurate updates and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with marketing, affiliates, and US labels to review release schedules and ensure timely submissions.
• Monitor key release sales data, address variances, and follow up with territory finance teams on reporting issues.
• Handle various ad-hoc requests related to financial analysis and reporting.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Working towards professional qualifications (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
• Detail-oriented with strong numerical skills.
• Analytical thinker with a logical approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to engage with all levels of staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, especially Excel.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.