Finance Manager - Europe and Middle East

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Finance Controller—EME, this role will primarily be responsible for the day-to-day finance processes and tasks for our UK entity and EME region, managing the audit process and supporting various business processes such as due diligence, billing/accounts receivable, and travel and expenditure.

Major Responsibilities:

Accounting:

• Ensuring complete and accurate month-end accounting for NBA UK Ltd
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations to be reviewed by the Financial Controller
• Manage the audit process with the external auditors and ensure timely filing of the statutory accounts and corporate tax return
• Implementation of internal controls and ensuring compliance where necessary
• Work closely with the business to ensure accruals are accurate and complete at year-end
• Monthly analysis of the EME P&L to ensure tracking against budget/projection 
• Help to address queries from the Global Controller’s group based in New Jersey
• Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks as required

Business Processes:

• Manage the travel and expenses process for the EME region, ensuring adherence to the company T&E policy 
• Run the financial due diligence analysis for potential new partners or renewing partners wanting to do business with the NBA
• Prepare the billing request for EME partners and liaise with the billing team in New Jersey 
• Follow up on outstanding customer balances across all revenue streams and prepare monthly ageing analysis/review for senior management
• Required Skills and Experience:
• Experience in SAP is strongly desired 
• Advanced Excel experience
• Prior experience with system implementations and upgrades is a plus
• Excellent working knowledge of UK GAAP, especially FRS 102 and US GAAP
• Strong understanding of foreign exchange transactions and their impact on financial statements
• Working knowledge of ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition)
• Prior sports, media and/or entertainment experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Proactive willingness and strong teamwork, task prioritisation and problem-solving skills

Educational Background Required: 

• 1-2 years post qualified experience
• ACA, CIMA (or equivalent) qualified accountant