Finance Manager
Job Description Role: Reporting to:
Finance Manager – Viceland International Finance Director - Viceland International
Overview: VICE is the world’s preeminent youth media company and content creation studio. Launched in 1994, VICE now operates in over 30 countries and distributes its programming to hundreds of millions of viewers across digital, linear, mobile, film and socials. VICE includes an international network of digital channels, a television and feature film production studio, a magazine, a record label, an in-house creative services agency, a book-publishing division and a 24-hour TV channel, VICELAND. Roles and Responsibilities: This role will be dedicated to Financial Control, Reporting and Business Planning & Analysis for Viceland International. Viceland International Channels are currently operating in UK, France, New Zealand, Africa, Israel, Belgium & Holland. Key Responsibilities: Monthly Reporting
Ownership of monthly management accounts process for Viceland International, working alongside the Assistant Management Accountant & ensuring accounts comply with appropriate accounting standards (US GAAP & FRS102)
Liaise with Viceland International & US teams including Finance, Marketing, Technical & Programming to manage costs for local channels & recharge of costs incurred on monthly basis
Responsible for submitting month end reporting & Quarterly packs to deadline to EMEA Regional Team including providing commentary on variances
Responsible for ensuring all revenue statements are correct/in line with contract & billing is done in a timely manner by Accounts Receivable team.
Track delivery of TV productions in local markets and arrange for invoicing of these
Monthly reconciliation of Intercompany with US & EMEA Vice entities
Develop and implement further reporting and process improvements
Planning & Analysis
Manage the Quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process for TV. Both challenge and support TV General Managers (GMs) in formulating their plans.
Maintain tight budget control & highlight any risks/opportunities to TV GMs
Business Partnering on ad hoc projects
Other
Maintain weekly and long term cashflow forecast and liaise with Treasury Manager
Key contact for year-end audit
Involvement in transitioning to new Netsuite system in 2018
Skills Required: CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified Accountant with at least 2 years post qualification experience. Passion for working in the Entertainment/TV/Media Industry Proven experience of working to tight deadlines; working effectively under pressure. The ability to business partner and communicate with finance & non-finance stakeholders effectively and articulately for all International regions. A team player with a proactive and enthusiastic approach who takes initiative where needed. Experience of working with multiple currencies Previous experience of SAP/Net Suite would be useful but not essential. Advanced Excel skills. Other:
To undertake such other tasks including general administrative duties as may be required from time to time. To be an ambassador for the business at all times.
To apply please email a brief cover note and CV, with the reference “Finance Manager, Viceland” in the subject line to: [email protected]. Please include your notice period and salary expectations in your application. We look forward to hearing from you! If you do not hear back from us within one month of applying then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you once again for applying and we wish you success in your future career
Finance Manager – Viceland International Finance Director - Viceland International
Overview: VICE is the world’s preeminent youth media company and content creation studio. Launched in 1994, VICE now operates in over 30 countries and distributes its programming to hundreds of millions of viewers across digital, linear, mobile, film and socials. VICE includes an international network of digital channels, a television and feature film production studio, a magazine, a record label, an in-house creative services agency, a book-publishing division and a 24-hour TV channel, VICELAND. Roles and Responsibilities: This role will be dedicated to Financial Control, Reporting and Business Planning & Analysis for Viceland International. Viceland International Channels are currently operating in UK, France, New Zealand, Africa, Israel, Belgium & Holland. Key Responsibilities: Monthly Reporting
Ownership of monthly management accounts process for Viceland International, working alongside the Assistant Management Accountant & ensuring accounts comply with appropriate accounting standards (US GAAP & FRS102)
Liaise with Viceland International & US teams including Finance, Marketing, Technical & Programming to manage costs for local channels & recharge of costs incurred on monthly basis
Responsible for submitting month end reporting & Quarterly packs to deadline to EMEA Regional Team including providing commentary on variances
Responsible for ensuring all revenue statements are correct/in line with contract & billing is done in a timely manner by Accounts Receivable team.
Track delivery of TV productions in local markets and arrange for invoicing of these
Monthly reconciliation of Intercompany with US & EMEA Vice entities
Develop and implement further reporting and process improvements
Planning & Analysis
Manage the Quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process for TV. Both challenge and support TV General Managers (GMs) in formulating their plans.
Maintain tight budget control & highlight any risks/opportunities to TV GMs
Business Partnering on ad hoc projects
Other
Maintain weekly and long term cashflow forecast and liaise with Treasury Manager
Key contact for year-end audit
Involvement in transitioning to new Netsuite system in 2018
Skills Required: CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified Accountant with at least 2 years post qualification experience. Passion for working in the Entertainment/TV/Media Industry Proven experience of working to tight deadlines; working effectively under pressure. The ability to business partner and communicate with finance & non-finance stakeholders effectively and articulately for all International regions. A team player with a proactive and enthusiastic approach who takes initiative where needed. Experience of working with multiple currencies Previous experience of SAP/Net Suite would be useful but not essential. Advanced Excel skills. Other:
To undertake such other tasks including general administrative duties as may be required from time to time. To be an ambassador for the business at all times.
To apply please email a brief cover note and CV, with the reference “Finance Manager, Viceland” in the subject line to: [email protected]. Please include your notice period and salary expectations in your application. We look forward to hearing from you! If you do not hear back from us within one month of applying then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you once again for applying and we wish you success in your future career
