Financial Planning and Analysis Director / Media / Prague

- Prague - £50000-£60000k + bonus + benefits

A leading CEE focused multi-national Media Company is looking for a Director of FP&A.  This is an excellent opportunity working for a fast paced and highly dynamic organisation with an excellent business strategy and a commitment to optimising growth potential at all times. This is a senior and influential position with clear visibility to senior management of the 'group'.

The right candidate must currently reside in Prague.  The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will monitor and analyse the financial performance of the Group on a monthly basis, manage the annual budget process, supervise the preparation of periodic long-term forecasts, and take responsibility for performing specialized analytical tasks as requested.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing a detailed understanding of each operation’s performance against budgets and forecasts including audience share performance, market dynamics, revenue, costs, trading cash flow, capital expenditure and programming spend, etc;

• Reviewing and challenging the annual budget and long-term forecasts of each division and country operation; reviewing and challenging the market and competitive environments of each country operations;

• Reviewing and challenging the Management & Discussion Analysis section of quarterly SEC filing;

• Assist in developing earnings guidance for presentation to investors, as well as reviewing and challenging the information presented in our quarterly earnings call slides;

• Working with the Group Finance team to identify, develop and implement reporting formats and templates to meet new and changing requirements;

• Supporting the management team in preparing financial performance presentations to the Board; and responding to ad hoc queries from the CFO and the wider Management team.

Key relationships include:

• The CFO and the wider Central Finance function;

• Divisional and Country Finance Directors; and

• FP&A Team including four direct reports.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• A high level of knowledge of and skills in accounting, finance, and business analysis acquired through training and at least five years experience in a relevant discipline. Previous experience in the media or communications industry is highly desirable;

• An appreciation of the importance of financial systems and processes to delivering high quality financial analysis: Advanced excel modelling skills are essential, while a detailed knowledge of Hyperion applications would be extremely useful. 

• A creative, analytical and practical approach to resolving issues, with an ability to look beyond the numbers to understand the business and its risks and opportunities;

• Reliable and dedicated, with a positive approach and an exemplary level of commitment to completing the task;

• Exceptional influencing and diplomacy skills including maturity and calmness in dealing with strong personalities and competing priorities;

• Strong leadership skills, with a passion for operational excellence and team development. Able to liaise and interact well both within a team and with more senior employees;

• An innovative approach in dealing with analytical issues and problems; • Good judgment and skills in assessing business risks; • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure, delegate appropriately and multi-task; and

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: TO BE SUCCESFUL IN THIS POSITION YOU MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN PRAGUE, ENGLISH ESSENTIAL.

Also - due to the large amount of response, if you have not heard within two weeks please assume that you are not successful this time.    

Reference: FPA/MEDIA/PRAGUE