Finance & Accounting Manager - 18 Month

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Finance & Accounting Manager - 18 month FTC

Finance & Accounting Manager - 18 month FTC

Here at Sony Pictures, we are in the business of creativity… making some of the most beloved film and television of all time for every platform in the world. As the most creative and proudly independent studio, our future is boundless.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is a division of Sony Corporation, a creative entertainment company built on a foundation of technology. Along with our sister companies, we make movies, television, music and games that engage billions of people, connecting creators and audiences around the globe. We are looking for innovators to join us as we forge the future of entertainment!

At Sony Pictures we are looking for a Finance & Accounting Manager to join our team in Gdynia, Poland. This position is an 18 month fixed term Maternity cover.

What you'll do:
• Effectively manage UK Television Production monthly / quarterly close process, supervise and review monthly reporting;
• Review and process monthly submission packs received from Affiliates
• Ensure financial integrity of management reporting
• Oversee TVP EMEA reporting submission to Corporate
• Be key liaison to multiple UK Affiliates – accounting and technical support, review of financials and reporting
• Work closely with local finance and Financial Planning & Analysis to understand and explain variance between actual results and budgets
• Analyse Balance Sheet and P&L activity
• Provide advisory on precautionary measures and improvement of the company's financial standing
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation and company policy
• Manage and support external and internal audit for the division
• Participate actively in projects initiatives
• Identify opportunities for ESOAR (Eliminate, Standardize, Optimize, Automate, Robotize) and work on the implementation
• Present change agent attitude
• Liaise with multiple internal stakeholders (other Lines of Business, Global Financial Operations Towers, Home Office etc), Affiliates and external service provider Capgemini to achieve the highest results
• Support and involvement in ad hoc projects
• Build trust and understanding through communication, inclusion, and transparency

What you have:
• Degree in finance, accounting or other related studies
• Typically 5 years' experience of managing general accounting and control process, or other core finance process, within a complex, large volume environment
• Ability to effectively communicate across the business and external Affiliates with strong English oral and written skills
• Strong financial analysis experience and Excel skills
• Working knowledge of SAP would be an advantage
• Ability to work independently and in a team depending on the business needs
• Analytical skills and critical mindset to solve problems
• Managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

If you require any reasonable adjustments with any part of the recruitment process, including the application or interview process, please contact us at uk_-_peopleandorganisation@spe.sony.com. Please put Reasonable Adjustment Request in the subject line of the email.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to their race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable).

POL - Gdynia

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gx2vq1-216-73-216-202-42 in your application.