Finance Analyst at Spotlight Sports Group – London, England, UK

Job Description

Spotlight Sports Group is a global media and technology company specialising in content and data within sports betting, horse racing and fantasy sports. With over 400 employees, the group operates multiple award-winning brands, including Racing Post, the world’s largest horse racing affiliate, Pickswise, myracing and Free Super Tips. We partner with leading operators across the betting industry to produce and build multilingual, best-in-class digital products and content to engage and educate customers. ICS-digital, an international marketing agency including ICS-translate, also operates under the group.

Reports to:

Commercial Finance Manager/Group FP&A Manager

Job Purpose/summary:

As a key member of the Finance team, your primary responsibility will be to assist with group monthly reporting through accurate and timely management accounting.

Key accountabilities/responsibilities:

  • Assist with the monthly financial reporting process including balance sheet reconciliations
  • Support the preparation of the annual budget and reforecasts as requested by the business
  • Provide assistance to the Head of Financial Control in the annual audit processes
  • Work with the wider Finance Team to maintain an environment of continuous improvement
  • Assisting the Commercial Finance Manager/Group FP&A Manager with other ad hoc tasks and projects

Requirements:

Essential

  • Organised, structured and results focused
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Problem solver and innovator
  • Ability to deliver to tight deadlines
  • Collaborative, engaging and influencing communication style
  • Strong knowledge of Google Sheets and/or Excel

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Dynamics365
  • Working towards accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc)