Financial Planning and Analysis Manager / Media / Prague

- Prague - £30000-£35000k + bonus + benefits

A leading CEE focused multi-national Media Company is looking for an FP&A Manager.  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.

Role description  

Based in Prague: CZK 70,000 - 90,000 per month plus bonus

Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (‘FP&A’), the FP&A Manager for the Content Division will support the Head of FP&A to monitor and analyse the financial performance of the Content Division on a monthly basis and the annual budget process, prepare periodic long-term forecast models and perform specialized analytical tasks in relation to the Content Division as requested.

Key responsibilities include:  

·        Analyse the Content Division’s performance against budgets and forecasts including key performance metrics, market dynamics, revenue, costs, trading cash flow and capital expenditure, etc;

·        Support the Head of FP&A and Central Finance with the preparation of monthly management reports in relation to the Content Division

·        Develop and test detailed annual budget packs of the Content Division for station submissions and executive summary packs for management review; ·        Support the Head of FP&A to coordinate, review and challenge the annual budget and long-term forecasts of the Content Division;

·        Support Central Finance to prepare the Management & Discussion Analysis section of the Content Division of the company's quarterly SEC filing;

·        Support Central Finance to prepare quarterly earnings call presentations relating to the Content Division;

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

·        Respond to ad hoc queries from the Head of FP&A, Finance Director and Director of Strategic Planning & Operations   

Key relationships include:  

·        Head of FP&A and the FP&A Team

·        Central Finance team;

·        Finance Director and Director of Strategic Planning & Operations of the MediaPro Entertainment/Content Division

·        Country Finance Directors

Skills, knowledge and Experience:

·        A high level of knowledge of and skills in accounting, finance, and business analysis required through training and at least 2 to 3 years experience in a relevant discipline.

·        Previous experience in the media or communications industry would be advantageous;

·        An appreciation of the importance of financial systems and processes to delivering high quality financial analysis. Detailed knowledge of Hyperion applications would be useful. 

·        Ability to look beyond the numbers to understand the business and its risks and opportunities;

·        Ability to liaise and interact well both within a team and with more senior employees;

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

·        Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure, delegate appropriately and multi-task; and

·        Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.   

Reference: FPA/MEDIA/PRAGUE