Commercial Finance Manager - Sports Rights Acquisition
Sports Media giant
To £75,000 dependent on experience
Central London / Hybrid
This market leading, global Sports Media group delivers sports and entertainment broadcast content across multiple territories. With an instantly recognisable brand and a highly acquisitive approach to growth, this exciting business is expanding at a rapid rate.
It is now seeking a highly talented and commercially orientated finance professional who can play a key role within the Rights Acquisition Team.
This high-profile role includes:
- Partnering a variety of senior stakeholders including OpCo Md's, Director of Rights Strategy & Acquisitions, Group Strategy, Group MD and Group Finance
- Delivering accurate tracking of sports rights budgets including flash reports
- Developing KPIs and reporting dashboards for sports budget utilization
- Reviewing Rights financial performance
- Supporting all valuations with robust P&L modelling and strong financial analysis for all targeted content acquisition recommendations
- Ensuring all financial elements of valuations have been reviewed, challenged and stress tested
- Researching and analysing industry trends and new business opportunities
Candidate requirements:
- Passionate about sport
- Exceptional communication skills
- In depth Excel knowledge, adapt at manipulation large data sets
- Deep understanding of cashflow forecasting and financial analysis
- Able to deliver with a demanding and fast paced environment, often at short notice
- Confidence in own ability
Desirable:
- Pay TV sector knowledge
- Rights acquisition exposure
