VP Finance, Divisional CFO - Media & Content
Global Eagle Entertainment
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 4/17/2017 8:07:00 AM PST
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Role Summary
The CFO will lead the Finance organization for Media & Content. This position reports directly to the Global CFO (dotted to the Media & Content BU Leader), and will be responsible for all financial leadership elements of the BU, including financial performance analysis, budget and planning, controllership and organizational development of the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
Describe the key responsibilities & role criteria. More specifically, the job entails:
• Ultimate responsibility for providing timely and accurate financial information to the Media & Content, EVP and Senior Leadership Team, and Corporate CFO.
• Ensure the finance team provides financial information suitable for both financial accounting and management information purposes in line with requirements from the both the Corporate CFO and the Media & Content SLT
• Responsible for ensuring that efficient policies and procedures and the proper internal controls are in place and for ensuring the accuracy of the division’s financial reporting processes.
• Ensure the BU’s books are prepared and closed within the monthly guidelines established by the corporate office, and that the financial statements accurately reflect the BU’s operations.
• Directs and coordinates BU’s financial planning and budget management functions.
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget.
• Oversee daily operations of the BU’s Finance and Accounting department to ensure appropriate practices are in place to invoice clients and collect cash and pay suppliers
• Manage the preparation and submission of all financial reports to senior management and corporate office.
• Manage the preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts, both to year end and on a rolling 12-18month basis.
• Provide financial support with regard to evaluating acquisition opportunities and performing due diligence.
• Partner with business unit management to analyze and support full P&L responsibility.
• Support the coordination and development of business unit financial plans and the 3-5-year forecasting processes and associated tools
• Drive the dissemination and collection of input/output data, critical assumption and management reporting requirements.
• Leads the implementation of business unit performance measures, from a financial perspective.
• Provide services to Media & Content SLT that develop processes and set infrastructure to measure, understand and monitor business unit results relative to action plans and milestones.
• Align resources with shared services to drive business unit focus.
• Provide project management support for critical action plans other initiatives that cut across business unit.
• Coordinate with other financial disciplines/functions in support of business transactions, e.g., regulatory issues, analysis of legal entities, commercial etc.
• Directly and indirectly manages employees in the Finance and Accounting Department. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications/Experience
• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting with strong Finance/Accounting experience or core financial accounting qualification such as ACA, CIMA etc
• Ten years of experience in finance or accounting position with at least 7 years at a senior level and familiarity with stock market and private equity financial reporting and management requirements.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of the Media & Entertainment and / or the travel and airline industries
• Prior M&A experience required.
• Demonstrable experience of operating in an international business with a strong client service dynamic
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
• In depth knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
• Strong computer skills for presentation and analysis of data.
• String stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively interact with personnel at all levels of the company. Project management skills.
• Supervisory/mentor experience.
Skills/Interests
• Demonstrated capacity to assess and leverage organization by key competencies
• Ability to attract, recruit and develop world class financial talent
• Develop financial vision and road map
• Strong strategic planning and budgeting expertise
• Demonstrated record of success in finance/accounting fields
• Strong eye for details as well as an ability to anticipate barriers and finesse trouble
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse product groups
• Ability to motivate, energize, manage and develop performance of staff
• Ability to lead organizational change with finance staff
• Ability to work across all boundaries
• Absolute personal integrity and credibility
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.