Develop and maintain annual and quarterly budgets for events, ensuring accuracy and alignment with financial goals and company KPIs.
Track expenses against budgets and provide on-going variance analysis reporting to key stakeholders.
Support with period end reporting ensuring the financial results of the event are accurately accounted for and presented in both statutory financial statement and management reports.
Prepare financial reports, including profit and loss statements for events, participate in financial reviews and provide financial insights and recommendations to optimize future event budgets.
Work with event planners and department heads to forecast event revenues and support commercial decision making.
Reconcile ticket sales, on-site takings, sponsorship revenue, and other event income sources.
Prepare ad-hoc reports to satisfy contractual reporting due to stakeholders and third parties.
Ensure event financial information is documented and retained to support compliance with regulations, audit requirements and other statutory responsibilities.
Ensure adherence to company financial policies, accounting standards, and compliance requirements.
Develop financial models and extensive business partnering with key individuals in the business to support growth.
Requirements
ACA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
Experience in accounting, preferably within event management, hospitality, or a similar industry.
Experience within the sport industry would be advantageous.
Proficiency in accounting software (preferably NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various stakeholders.
Knowledge of tax regulations, accounting standards, and financial compliance.
Experience with multi-jurisdiction and multi-currency would be an asset.
Proven experience managing the budget process, reporting on variances and cost mitigation.
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to the United States.