Finance Director - Ceremony of Roses

About the role

<p class="s4"><span class="s18">Ceremony of Roses is a global media, branding, design and events company with a<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span><span class="s18">full service</span><span class="s18"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>music merchandise arm, covering every aspect of merchandise sales, production and distribution worldwide.</span></p> <p class="s4"><span class="s20">The Finance Director is responsible for the financial leadership, governance and operational finance management of Ceremony of Roses UK</span><span class="s20"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>&amp;<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span><span class="s20">Probity Merch</span><span class="s20">andise</span><span class="s20">. The role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance, royalty accounting, tax obligations and audit requirements, whilst partnering with leadership to support commercial decision-making and business growth.&nbsp;</span></p> <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <h2><strong>What you'll do:</strong></h2> <ul> <li><span class="s19">Manage the monthly close process, including financial commentary and analysis of performance versus plan and forecast and performing balance sheet reviews.</span><span class="s19"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Review royalty statements based on contract terms as needed</span><span class="s19"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>and reconciliation processes</span></li> <li><span class="s19">Ensure accurate accounting treatment of inventory, stock movements and related intercompany activity</span></li> <li> <div class="s28"><span class="s19">Ensure timely submission of corporate deliverables, including monthly forecasts and annual business plans for current ventures, new acquisitions, and business units</span></div> </li> <li> <div class="s28"><span class="s20">Lead the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes, providing performance analysis, financial insight and modelling to support business objectives and strategic decision-making</span></div> </li> <li><span class="s20"><span class="s19">Develop and maintain reporting packages, including periodic artist and business unit P&amp;Ls.&nbsp;</span><span class="s19">Lead deal analysis for potential artist deals</span><span class="s19"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>and evaluate<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span><span class="s19">financial performance against targets</span></span></li> <li><span class="s20"><span class="s19">Analyze, assess and then develop quantitative-based recommendations to support revenue growth and improve margin and profitability<br></span></span></li> <li><span class="s20"><span class="s19">Serve as the business lead for integration projects related to new and acquired entities, defining requirements around systems, data integration, workflow, processes, and reporting needs<br></span></span></li> <li> <div class="s28"><span class="s19">Special projects; including partnership with other operational and shared services teams that drive effective communication, collaboration and coordination against strategic initiatives</span><span class="s19">.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span><span class="s20">Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and intercompany operations to enhance efficiency, controls and reporting effectiveness</span></div> </li> <li> <div class="s37"><span class="s19">Oversee the accuracy and integrity of artist royalty reporting, ensuring timely calculations, reconciliations and payments in line with contractual obligations</span></div> </li> <li><span class="s19">Lead VAT reporting, compliance and indirect tax governance across the UK and European territories, ensuring accurate filings, regulatory compliance and effective management

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