Role : Senior Management Accountant
Reports to: Group Financial Controller
Location: Great Portland Street – 3 days per week in the office
About the Group
YMU is a leading management and professional services company operating in the UK and US. We deliver a wide-ranging portfolio of services to a diverse client base across the entertainment, music, sport, and media industries. Our clients include athletes, authors, digital influencers, media rights holders, musicians and producers. It has c.170 employees and a turnover of approximately between £30M-£35M.
About the Role
We are seeking a qualified Management Accountant to take end-to-end ownership of the financial management of one of YMU’s global divisions. The role will have responsibility across the UK and US and will act as a key finance partner to divisional leadership.
The successful candidate will lead the divisional month-end close, support audits, drive budgeting, forecasting and cashflow and provide clear, commercial insight to support decision-making in a creative, international business.
Industry experience is highly desirable and US accounting experience is preferred given the global nature of the role.
Key Responsibilities
Global Financial Reporting & Month End
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Full ownership of the month-end close for the division
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Preparation and review of global management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
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Ensure accurate and timely reporting in line with Group timetables, policies and controls
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Provide clear variance analysis and insightful commentary on performance
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cashflow
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Lead the annual budget and rolling forecasts for the division on a global basis
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Prepare and maintain divisional cashflow forecasts, working closely with operational teams and Group Finance
Audit & Statutory Support
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Act as the key divisional finance contact for external audits
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Prepare audit deliverables and respond to queries efficiently
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Support the preparation of statutory accounts and group reporting requirements
Business Partnering
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Partner closely with global divisional leadership and operational teams
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Provide commercial insight on performance, deal activity, cost management and profitability
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Support stakeholders in understanding financial performance and risks
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Challenge assumptions and drive financial discipline across the division
Controls, Systems & Process Improvement
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Ensure strong financial controls are in place and operating effectively across all territories
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Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting quality, efficiency and scalability
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Support wider group finance transformation and systems initiatives as required
Skills & Experience
Essential
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Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
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Strong experience in a management accounting or divisional finance role
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Proven ownership of month-end close and balance sheet control
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Experience working across multiple entities and/or jurisdictions
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Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
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Ability to communicate clearly and credibly with non-finance stakeholders
Desirable
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Entertainment or media industry experience
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Experience in a fast-paced, creative or deal-driven environment
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Exposure to group reporting in an international organisation
Please email your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] to apply.
