Finance Manager

6 days ago


Media City, United Arab Emirates Sportfive Full time

Finance Manager - Controlling

Missions

SPORTFIVE is a global sports marketing agency that delivers customer-centric solutions based on trust and transparency, deep industry experience and global relationships, digital intelligence and innovation. SPORTFIVE strategically and creatively connects brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans to create and enable contemporary partnerships in sports.

While creating and growing long-term value for all, SPORTFIVE often leads the sports business into the future through innovative digital solutions and strives to be the most progressive and respected partner in sports.

In Asia, SPORTFIVE has over 30 years of proven performance with offices in Singapore, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul. The industry leading agency specialises in delivering a comprehensive range of solutions and services for brands, right-holders and fans across the whole value chain. With dedicated teams focused on media and brand-led sales, content production, turn-key event management, design studio, digital marketing and activation, SPORTFIVE is well placed to support brands and rights-holders in creating valuable partnerships in the region.

SPORTFIVE operates with a global mindset and network of over 1,200 local experts based in 15 countries around the world, active in Football, Golf, Esports, Motorsport, Handball, Tennis, American Football, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Olympics and Multi-Sport Events and many more.

**Overview of this position**:

- We are looking for a Finance Manager, Controlling that is strong in business & commercial partnering, management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting/planning & cashflow management._

**Duties & Areas of Responsibilities**:

- Project controlling, annual budgeting/planning processes for all our South Asia & Middle East entities
- Be a strong finance business partner, driving performance & results whilst ensuring active communications with the different departments & stakeholders
- Prepare presentations & monthly/quarterly financial reports
- Provide proactive, in-depth analysis & identify risks/opportunities for projects/regions on key financial items (i.e. open/contracted sales, revenue pipelines, event risks/issues, cashflow management, profitability & cost development etc)
- Project controlling : Monitor project activities, progress achieved, estimated results, revenue/cost recognition & provide data to support operational decision making to team leads
- Establish good knowledge of the business, variance analysis, P&L & Balance sheet KPIs including cashflow management
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline business & finance processes/reporting & improve efficiencies through better utilisation of automated systems
- Provide support when needed for any new business / M&A financial modelling
- Provide support when needed on monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities of all South Asia & Middle East entities _(i.e. AP/AR/GL/intercompany transactions, invoicing, prepare payments etc)_
- Provide support when needed for any audit process, tax process & adhoc finance projects

**Educational background**:

- Degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline

**Experience**:

- 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar role, preferably with regional exposure in a similar industry

**Skill & competencies**:

- Team player that also works well independently, with good initiative & is highly proficient in organizing tasks, setting priorities, meeting deadlines & managing multiple tasks at the same time
- Demonstrates good judgement & problem solving skills
- Well organized with strong communication, presentation & interpersonal skills
- Strong business acumen with the curiosity & will to challenge current status quo
- Strong MS-Excel knowledge with SAP BW (good to have). Power BI competency is a plus Enjoy working in a dynamic & fast paced environment

Job Conditions

This role is located on site at our Dubai - CNN Building office.

Category

Finance / Accounting

Type of contract

Regular

Contract start date

06/24/2024

Reference

1731


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