Commercial Finance Analyst Permanent

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