Senior Finance Manager, Corporate Close & Consolidation
We are a leading global media investment business, creating, investing in, and managing world-class content and entertainment assets across film, television, and streaming platforms. Our portfolio spans premier media brands and production studios, delivering high-quality content to audiences worldwide while driving innovation in the media landscape.
Our impact is rooted in building sustainable businesses and improving the communities where our employees, partners, and audiences live and work. We champion an inclusive culture, attract top talent, and strive to develop teams capable of delivering diverse content that reflects the world we operate in.
We are in the process of establishing a new publicly traded company, Versant, comprised of a portfolio of leading cable television networks—including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel—along with complementary digital assets such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The spin-off, expected in 2025, will create a pure-play media investment business with significant scale and market-leading content.
Role: Senior Finance Manager – Global Close & Consolidation
Location: London
We are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join the Global Close & Consolidation team. This is a high-visibility role offering interaction with senior stakeholders and responsibility for leading a team of two London-based finance analysts.
The role manages all aspects of close cycles for multiple business units, including Theatrical, Home Entertainment, Channels, and Television Production. Key responsibilities include managing FX remeasurement and translation processes, intracompany reconciliations, and providing guidance and training to business units. The role partners with global finance teams and supports projects with cross-functional and strategic impact.
Reporting line: Director, Corporate Finance and Accounting, London
Key Responsibilities
- Manage FX remeasurement and translation processes across business units.
- Partner with business units to resolve FX issues and lead training sessions.
- Oversee intracompany processes, including master data, settlements, and reconciliations.
- Manage data submission and reconciliation with reporting requirements.
- Provide financial expertise and guidance on projects affecting business units and corporate finance.
- Contribute to functional design, system controls, and finance-related requirements.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with global finance and controllership teams, demonstrating cultural awareness and collaboration.
- Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis, including for non-finance teams.
- Support global finance teams as needed with close and consolidation processes and projects.
- Supervise, coach, and develop two senior finance analysts.
- Ensure proper recording of transactions, derivative accounting compliance, and reconciliations between internal and external ledgers.
- Manage relationships with outsourced finance partners, ensuring compliance with agreements.
- Participate in process improvements and take ownership of new challenges as they arise.
Qualifications & Experience
- Advanced degree in Finance or Accounting; professional qualifications preferred (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or US CPA).
- Strong finance and accounting experience within large multinational organizations; public accounting experience advantageous.
- Deep technical accounting knowledge, including US GAAP, UK GAAP, and IFRS.
- Proven ability to analyze, problem-solve, and make decisive judgments in complex situations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across cultures and disciplines.
- Highly competent in Excel and financial accounting systems; SAP experience or SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office (AOE) preferred.
- Experience managing direct reports and working with outsourced finance partners.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
- High personal and professional integrity, with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to excellence.
Additional Information
- External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at one of our locations.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities.
