About Low Carbon Low Carbon is a purpose-driven company that creates large-scale renewable energy in the global fight against climate change. Our mission is to protect the planet for future generations while delivering positive returns for our communities and investors. Our goal is to produce as much new renewable energy as possible while limiting our own environmental impact. We do this by developing, investing in, and operating large-scale renewable energy projects across the globe. Our people and culture are really important to us. We are friendly, approachable, and professional. We value enthusiasm, entrepreneurialism, clear communication, and drive. This, combined with our purpose and passion for climate change, is why our colleagues recommend Low Carbon as a great place to work. Role Description Our Asset Management team has built a reputation for quality of service in the Renewable Energy Asset Management business. We are one of the largest providers in the UK and we have a strong team of asset managers, technical managers and financial accountants set up in London, Gloucester and Exeter. We are looking for a great relationship builder with a passion for climate change, to join as an Asset Manager or Associate Asset Manager depending on level of experience. You'll be based at our state-of-the-art offices at Oxygen House, Exeter, where you'll benefit from an environment designed around sustainability and employee wellbeing - including an on-site gym and an excellent restaurant with complimentary meals. The team in Exeter is a small close-knit group, experts in managing solar parks, who provide an impressive level of service to our clients. You'll have the opportunity to learn from the team around you, getting to know the sites that we manage and the clients we support. whilst bringing your own personality to the role. Key Responsibilities Managing the commercial and operational activities to maximise value from renewable energy assets Work within a brilliant team including finance, performance and engineering disciplines to manage the compliance and performance obligations of assets Be part of ESG initiatives including biodiversity, environmental impact and community benefit Visit company assets to audit safety, operations and site conditions Become proficient with SCADA and BI tools to scrutinise performance, validate reporting and evaluate enhancements Collaborate to investigate performance of our renewable assets, identifying issues causing under-performance, determining root causes and suggested mitigations Support the management of operations and maintenance contractors including formal monthly meetings and for planned and reactive operations event management Relationship management with third party and internal owners and a wide range of stakeholders including landlords, the regulator (OFGEM) and Grid Operators for a range of sites under your responsibility Prepare reporting to the investors by liaising with the operations contractors, managing the commercial agreements and demonstrating compliance of the SPV with their contractual obligations Accurate recording & reporting of incidents, remedial actions and resolutions Supporting other Asset Managers to deliver the scope of service Skills & Experience Associate Asset Managers & Asset Managers require: Professional approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build rapport quickly and develop long-term relationships with stakeholder groups A self-starter, motivated to learn in a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to make an impact for the benefit of the assets and the team Educated to degree level (or equivalent) with excellent analytical skills and high degree of attention to detail Organised and methodical approach to working. A good listener able to understand complex information, strive for solutions and communicate widely to others Continuous Improvement Mindset Desirable: Ability to code in Python (to a basic level) inc. ability to analyse a large quantity of data to identify patterns and extract insights Ability to use programming skills to integrate multiple data sources and automate repetitive processes Comfortable reading API documentation and implementing requests to connect/retrieve data from various sources - experience of working with databases/SQL In addition to the above, Asset Managers also require: Experience and a demonstrable track record of successfully managing commercial agreements in the electricity industry and experience of setting and managing budgets Good knowledge of the UK and/or European electricity markets, including contacts with market players, experience of subsidy mechanisms and the relevant administrative processes, and clear understanding of the regulatory principles of the UK and/or European markets Our Compensation & Benefits 26 days holiday plus your birthday off (with option to buy a further 5 days) Discretionary Bonus Bupa Health Check & Private Healthcare for you and your family (medical history disregarded) Contributory Pension Cycle scheme Pluxee for commercial discounts and perks 3 additional days for volunteering to support causes of your choice Annual credit towards short notice childcare, eldercare and pet care via 'Bubble'
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
About Low Carbon Low Carbon is a purpose-driven company that creates large-scale renewable energy in the global fight against climate change. Our mission is to protect the planet for future generations while delivering positive returns for our communities and investors. Our goal is to produce as much new renewable energy as possible while limiting our own environmental impact. We do this by developing, investing in, and operating large-scale renewable energy projects across the globe. Our people and culture are really important to us. We are friendly, approachable, and professional. We value enthusiasm, entrepreneurialism, clear communication, and drive. This, combined with our purpose and passion for climate change, is why our colleagues recommend Low Carbon as a great place to work. Role Description Our Asset Management team has built a reputation for quality of service in the Renewable Energy Asset Management business. We are one of the largest providers in the UK and we have a strong team of asset managers, technical managers and financial accountants set up in London, Gloucester and Exeter. We are looking for a great relationship builder with a passion for climate change, to join as an Asset Manager or Associate Asset Manager depending on level of experience. You'll be based at our state-of-the-art offices at Oxygen House, Exeter, where you'll benefit from an environment designed around sustainability and employee wellbeing - including an on-site gym and an excellent restaurant with complimentary meals. The team in Exeter is a small close-knit group, experts in managing solar parks, who provide an impressive level of service to our clients. You'll have the opportunity to learn from the team around you, getting to know the sites that we manage and the clients we support. whilst bringing your own personality to the role. Key Responsibilities Managing the commercial and operational activities to maximise value from renewable energy assets Work within a brilliant team including finance, performance and engineering disciplines to manage the compliance and performance obligations of assets Be part of ESG initiatives including biodiversity, environmental impact and community benefit Visit company assets to audit safety, operations and site conditions Become proficient with SCADA and BI tools to scrutinise performance, validate reporting and evaluate enhancements Collaborate to investigate performance of our renewable assets, identifying issues causing under-performance, determining root causes and suggested mitigations Support the management of operations and maintenance contractors including formal monthly meetings and for planned and reactive operations event management Relationship management with third party and internal owners and a wide range of stakeholders including landlords, the regulator (OFGEM) and Grid Operators for a range of sites under your responsibility Prepare reporting to the investors by liaising with the operations contractors, managing the commercial agreements and demonstrating compliance of the SPV with their contractual obligations Accurate recording & reporting of incidents, remedial actions and resolutions Supporting other Asset Managers to deliver the scope of service Skills & Experience Associate Asset Managers & Asset Managers require: Professional approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build rapport quickly and develop long-term relationships with stakeholder groups A self-starter, motivated to learn in a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to make an impact for the benefit of the assets and the team Educated to degree level (or equivalent) with excellent analytical skills and high degree of attention to detail Organised and methodical approach to working. A good listener able to understand complex information, strive for solutions and communicate widely to others Continuous Improvement Mindset Desirable: Ability to code in Python (to a basic level) inc. ability to analyse a large quantity of data to identify patterns and extract insights Ability to use programming skills to integrate multiple data sources and automate repetitive processes Comfortable reading API documentation and implementing requests to connect/retrieve data from various sources - experience of working with databases/SQL In addition to the above, Asset Managers also require: Experience and a demonstrable track record of successfully managing commercial agreements in the electricity industry and experience of setting and managing budgets Good knowledge of the UK and/or European electricity markets, including contacts with market players, experience of subsidy mechanisms and the relevant administrative processes, and clear understanding of the regulatory principles of the UK and/or European markets Our Compensation & Benefits 26 days holiday plus your birthday off (with option to buy a further 5 days) Discretionary Bonus Bupa Health Check & Private Healthcare for you and your family (medical history disregarded) Contributory Pension Cycle scheme Pluxee for commercial discounts and perks 3 additional days for volunteering to support causes of your choice Annual credit towards short notice childcare, eldercare and pet care via 'Bubble'
Advisory & Consulting - Monitoring Trustee Post-Graduate Trainee - Legal At Forvis Mazars, our Advisory and Consulting service line is an award winning, global group of successful, entrepreneurial teams. The scope of roles across our service line is broad and varied which is great for our team and clients. The diversity of our service offering enables us to make the time we spend with our clients count by helping them take meaningful, key decisions with confidence and meet their goals. In Advisory & Consulting, collaboration is at the core of all we do. We have over 700 experts across our teams who operate as subject matter experts across our 7 business units: Crisis and Disputes, Deals and Financing, Financial Services Consulting, Management Consulting, Infrastructure Energy, Sustainability Services and Digital and Risk Insurance, with the aim of adding value to clients by finding solutions to a range of financial issues as one collaborative team. Join a team that prioritises quality and trust. Our team is commercial, pragmatic, and reactive to the changes in the market whilst also taking the time to ensure our approach is personal and productive. About the Monitoring Trustee Team The Monitoring Trustee team is a dynamic consultancy team providing companies and regulatory authorities with advice on devising and monitoring the implementation of competition remedies in merger, anti-trust, and state aid cases. Principally, this involves conducting extensive financial and legal analysis on complex M&A transactions including the structuring of divestments and reporting on the operational health and strategy of international businesses. The team works with a multinational, blue chip client base. Forvis Mazars is regularly appointed as Monitoring Trustee in relation to the world's largest M&A transactions and is a well renowned market leader in the field, working with the European Commission, UK Competition and Markets Authority, and other competition authorities in North and South America as well as in Asia. The Monitoring Trustee team has experienced 100%+ growth over the last 3 years and is looking for talented finance, business, and legal professionals to join our highly competent and diverse team located in London, UK. About the role The role of a Consultant is to support the team through all aspects of the project lifecycle; from the sales or 'business development' process, to project planning, information gathering, exploration of relevant compliance issues, conducting financial and/or legal analysis of various types of data and preparation of deliverables including drafting official reports. You will also be involved in non-client activities such as assisting with internal projects and research initiatives. During your first year you will: Provide support to managers and supervisors on projects across various client types; Develop a strong understanding of (i) monitoring trustee services, (ii) the monitoring of behavioural and structural remedies and (iii) a variety of industries; and Develop a drafting style in line with the role requirements. During your second year you will: Take more responsibility on projects and begin to assume core roles in project workstreams; Self-review work, ensuring minimal review points are raised by managers; Adopt a more client facing role commensurate to ability; and Increase drafting responsibilities and become involved in more complex financial analysis; Provide guidance to less experienced team members. After two years you will: Increased responsibility for developing service lines and business; Lead project workstreams and drive forward project deliverables; Increased ownership of project deliverables including the development of report conclusions and recommendations; and Demonstrate foundational project management capabilities. As a Consultant the typical daily duties will include: Research information and analyse data as required; Support in the assessment and analysis of general compliance issues and appropriately escalating these within the team; Analysis of specific legal aspects of compliance, or discrete legal issues on an ad hoc basis; Supporting our KYC and client onboarding activities; Drafting official reports, analysis, and presentations on operational strategy, compliance monitoring for submission to global competition authorities; Liaising with external technical experts to produce analysis on compliance across different industries; Collecting and synthesising information from research and business materials (management reports, accounts, contracts) provided by clients; Drafting client-specific conclusions and recommendations based on research and team discussions; Supporting the monitoring of compliance of parties with commitments offered to competition authorities in the UK, EU and globally (North and South America, Asia); Supporting the assessment of potential purchasers of divestment businesses (e.g., review of business plans, sufficiency financial resources and equity investments, independence etc.); Supporting projects involving the monitoring of complex behavioural commitments (e.g., prices, access, bundling etc.); Maintaining professional working relationships with external stakeholders and your colleagues throughout fieldwork and social activities; and Supporting sales and business development processes by assisting in the preparation of proposals and research notes for new work. Who we're looking for Essential requirements: Fluency or native proficiency in German, Spanish or Portuguese is essential. You must be able to work with documents and converse confidently in a business setting. On track to achieve or have obtained a Master's degree in a legal or related discipline. Strong academic performance is important; however, we understand that things don't always go to plan. Our recruitment process looks at your whole self - academic achievements as well as other experiences in which you have grown and developed. Additional requirements: Deep curiosity to learn new things and is naturally inquisitive; The ability to think critically solve problems and share knowledge with others; A commitment to self-development and learning; Strong sense of ownership of duties and high levels of responsibility to deliver on promises; Always looks to try their best in all they do and always looking for ways to improve; Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity; Works well under pressure and have a positive 'can-do' attitude if faced with challenging situations; Excellent time management skills; A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment. Learning and development Fully funded professional qualification for this role: Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) Certificate Level Only. Our supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship, and one-on-one guidance. In addition to funding qualifications, we provide time off to study, and a blended training approach including in person and virtual learning. You will be allocated a buddy before joining who will support you to settle into the team and navigate your placement at Forvis Mazars. You will also receive comprehensive quality training and development to excel in your professional career; this includes development in professional excellence, client excellence, digital excellence, and technical excellence. Our goal is to support you in reaching your full potential and become a standout talent. To understand more read our FAQs. Inclusion and diversity Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond, is fully supported to be their unique self and provided with a level playing field. To read more about our approach click here. Next steps Roles will be closed as soon as we find the right people, so to avoid disappointment we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. If you are an international applicant and/or require a visa please view our FAQs before applying to be aware of deadlines and important information you need to know before applying. About Forvis Mazars Forvis Mazars LLP is the UK firm of Forvis Mazars Group. In the UK we have over 3,300 employees across 14 locations, delivering an outstanding client experience. Forvis Mazars is an engine for rapid and consistent career progression, offering career paths that help you pursue your interests, match your changing needs, and explore your true potential. We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to constantly update and grow your skills for lifelong professional development. You can find out more about our firm here. How to apply To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Advisory & Consulting - Monitoring Trustee Post-Graduate Trainee - Legal At Forvis Mazars, our Advisory and Consulting service line is an award winning, global group of successful, entrepreneurial teams. The scope of roles across our service line is broad and varied which is great for our team and clients. The diversity of our service offering enables us to make the time we spend with our clients count by helping them take meaningful, key decisions with confidence and meet their goals. In Advisory & Consulting, collaboration is at the core of all we do. We have over 700 experts across our teams who operate as subject matter experts across our 7 business units: Crisis and Disputes, Deals and Financing, Financial Services Consulting, Management Consulting, Infrastructure Energy, Sustainability Services and Digital and Risk Insurance, with the aim of adding value to clients by finding solutions to a range of financial issues as one collaborative team. Join a team that prioritises quality and trust. Our team is commercial, pragmatic, and reactive to the changes in the market whilst also taking the time to ensure our approach is personal and productive. About the Monitoring Trustee Team The Monitoring Trustee team is a dynamic consultancy team providing companies and regulatory authorities with advice on devising and monitoring the implementation of competition remedies in merger, anti-trust, and state aid cases. Principally, this involves conducting extensive financial and legal analysis on complex M&A transactions including the structuring of divestments and reporting on the operational health and strategy of international businesses. The team works with a multinational, blue chip client base. Forvis Mazars is regularly appointed as Monitoring Trustee in relation to the world's largest M&A transactions and is a well renowned market leader in the field, working with the European Commission, UK Competition and Markets Authority, and other competition authorities in North and South America as well as in Asia. The Monitoring Trustee team has experienced 100%+ growth over the last 3 years and is looking for talented finance, business, and legal professionals to join our highly competent and diverse team located in London, UK. About the role The role of a Consultant is to support the team through all aspects of the project lifecycle; from the sales or 'business development' process, to project planning, information gathering, exploration of relevant compliance issues, conducting financial and/or legal analysis of various types of data and preparation of deliverables including drafting official reports. You will also be involved in non-client activities such as assisting with internal projects and research initiatives. During your first year you will: Provide support to managers and supervisors on projects across various client types; Develop a strong understanding of (i) monitoring trustee services, (ii) the monitoring of behavioural and structural remedies and (iii) a variety of industries; and Develop a drafting style in line with the role requirements. During your second year you will: Take more responsibility on projects and begin to assume core roles in project workstreams; Self-review work, ensuring minimal review points are raised by managers; Adopt a more client facing role commensurate to ability; and Increase drafting responsibilities and become involved in more complex financial analysis; Provide guidance to less experienced team members. After two years you will: Increased responsibility for developing service lines and business; Lead project workstreams and drive forward project deliverables; Increased ownership of project deliverables including the development of report conclusions and recommendations; and Demonstrate foundational project management capabilities. As a Consultant the typical daily duties will include: Research information and analyse data as required; Support in the assessment and analysis of general compliance issues and appropriately escalating these within the team; Analysis of specific legal aspects of compliance, or discrete legal issues on an ad hoc basis; Supporting our KYC and client onboarding activities; Drafting official reports, analysis, and presentations on operational strategy, compliance monitoring for submission to global competition authorities; Liaising with external technical experts to produce analysis on compliance across different industries; Collecting and synthesising information from research and business materials (management reports, accounts, contracts) provided by clients; Drafting client-specific conclusions and recommendations based on research and team discussions; Supporting the monitoring of compliance of parties with commitments offered to competition authorities in the UK, EU and globally (North and South America, Asia); Supporting the assessment of potential purchasers of divestment businesses (e.g., review of business plans, sufficiency financial resources and equity investments, independence etc.); Supporting projects involving the monitoring of complex behavioural commitments (e.g., prices, access, bundling etc.); Maintaining professional working relationships with external stakeholders and your colleagues throughout fieldwork and social activities; and Supporting sales and business development processes by assisting in the preparation of proposals and research notes for new work. Who we're looking for Essential requirements: Fluency or native proficiency in German, Spanish or Portuguese is essential. You must be able to work with documents and converse confidently in a business setting. On track to achieve or have obtained a Master's degree in a legal or related discipline. Strong academic performance is important; however, we understand that things don't always go to plan. Our recruitment process looks at your whole self - academic achievements as well as other experiences in which you have grown and developed. Additional requirements: Deep curiosity to learn new things and is naturally inquisitive; The ability to think critically solve problems and share knowledge with others; A commitment to self-development and learning; Strong sense of ownership of duties and high levels of responsibility to deliver on promises; Always looks to try their best in all they do and always looking for ways to improve; Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity; Works well under pressure and have a positive 'can-do' attitude if faced with challenging situations; Excellent time management skills; A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment. Learning and development Fully funded professional qualification for this role: Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) Certificate Level Only. Our supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship, and one-on-one guidance. In addition to funding qualifications, we provide time off to study, and a blended training approach including in person and virtual learning. You will be allocated a buddy before joining who will support you to settle into the team and navigate your placement at Forvis Mazars. You will also receive comprehensive quality training and development to excel in your professional career; this includes development in professional excellence, client excellence, digital excellence, and technical excellence. Our goal is to support you in reaching your full potential and become a standout talent. To understand more read our FAQs. Inclusion and diversity Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond, is fully supported to be their unique self and provided with a level playing field. To read more about our approach click here. Next steps Roles will be closed as soon as we find the right people, so to avoid disappointment we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. If you are an international applicant and/or require a visa please view our FAQs before applying to be aware of deadlines and important information you need to know before applying. About Forvis Mazars Forvis Mazars LLP is the UK firm of Forvis Mazars Group. In the UK we have over 3,300 employees across 14 locations, delivering an outstanding client experience. Forvis Mazars is an engine for rapid and consistent career progression, offering career paths that help you pursue your interests, match your changing needs, and explore your true potential. We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to constantly update and grow your skills for lifelong professional development. You can find out more about our firm here. How to apply To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
Job Introduction BBC Studios is the commercial arm of the BBC. We are a global creative powerhouse for the development, production and distribution of bold, British, content. With a turnover of around £1.6 billion, we aim to bring customers and audiences across the world distinctive and high quality content covering a range of specialisms, through a unique combination of BBC editorial values, cutting edge craft, and access to diverse talent across all markets. We have an opportunity for a Management Accountant to join the Brands & Licensing finance team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This newly-created role will work across 3 key lines of businesses within Consumer Products & Licensing, namely Radio & Music, Live Events and Motion Gallery. There may also be opportunities to assist in other businesses where necessary. The Management Accountant will provide professional financial support to key stakeholders, ensure effective control of financial processes and deliver operational excellence. They will work alongside other Finance colleagues delivering financial and business analysis to help solve key business problems, progress local initiatives, answer business questions and influence business decisions. Main Responsibilities Accounting & Reporting Support the businesses by ensuring the billing of royalties is accurate and timely, which will involve close management of the finance operational process, and rigorous review and challenge of royalty statements received. Work with both internal and outsourced finance teams to reconcile accounts and provide complete and accurate reporting of revenue received and pay away calculations to beneficiaries. Work closely with the Commercial Planning & Analysis team to assist with the forecasting and budgeting process, to ensure that actuals are correctly reflected, and variances explained. Assisting in month end reporting, including provision of information, analysis and supporting commentary to a range of stakeholders across finance and the business. Analysis & Insight Liaise with business stakeholders to support monthly business reviews, risks and opportunities and commercial business decisions. Deliver high quality financial and business analysis with recommendations for solving business problems and to influence and challenge business decisions. Ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal control requirements, and assisting with audit queries. Stakeholder Management Maintain effective and collaborative working relationships across the Finance community. Build and develop strong relationships with key business and finance stakeholders. Ensure analysts and the relevant Finance teams are informed of issues, analysis and decisions that impact them or require their support/views. Maintain up- to-date knowledge and understanding of the divisional business - building and developing effective relationships with key business contacts. Resolve specific and on-going financial and business issues and problems to in a timely manner. Are you the right candidate? Essential Professional accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent. Experience of reviewing royalty statements highly desirable. Significant experience of delivering a high quality accounting and reporting service. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence. Ability to take complex data/principles and to communicate these in an understandable way to wider BBC team. Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders. Job Description Band: D Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term / Attachment Location: London - Television Centre Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (Home-based plus two/three days a week in the office). We are really proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and so if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please do contact us at with the job reference in the subject. We offer flexibility, competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of the BBC's exciting mission. Some of the key benefits you'll get from working in this role are: Flexible/Agile working - opportunities across the business. We believe in empowering you to do your best work, so we offer support and flexibility to balance work and home. We're happy to discuss a formal flexible working pattern. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at the offer stage. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - we operate a people-first culture and pride ourselves on your development. Our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certifications. Excellent career progression - BBC Studios offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Leaders at the BBC are passionate about helping our people grow in the organisation and you will have regular sessions with your line manager to support you with your career ambitions. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group's science-based Net Zero targets. About the BBC The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from under represented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. We strive to be the best British content company in the world, attracting the best creative talents in the business, so that we can bring premium quality award-winning programmes, content and brands to the viewer no matter where they are. The BBC Group has set out the first in a new series of bold steps to transform our programming and better represent the public we serve. We have the biggest financial investment to on-air inclusion in the industry, together with our existing commissioning budget, we are committed to throwing open our doors more widely than ever to diverse stories and diverse storytellers. Together with a diverse workforce we will accelerate the pace of change in increasing diversity and inclusion both on and off air To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please visit our website.
Feb 01, 2024
Contractor
Job Introduction BBC Studios is the commercial arm of the BBC. We are a global creative powerhouse for the development, production and distribution of bold, British, content. With a turnover of around £1.6 billion, we aim to bring customers and audiences across the world distinctive and high quality content covering a range of specialisms, through a unique combination of BBC editorial values, cutting edge craft, and access to diverse talent across all markets. We have an opportunity for a Management Accountant to join the Brands & Licensing finance team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This newly-created role will work across 3 key lines of businesses within Consumer Products & Licensing, namely Radio & Music, Live Events and Motion Gallery. There may also be opportunities to assist in other businesses where necessary. The Management Accountant will provide professional financial support to key stakeholders, ensure effective control of financial processes and deliver operational excellence. They will work alongside other Finance colleagues delivering financial and business analysis to help solve key business problems, progress local initiatives, answer business questions and influence business decisions. Main Responsibilities Accounting & Reporting Support the businesses by ensuring the billing of royalties is accurate and timely, which will involve close management of the finance operational process, and rigorous review and challenge of royalty statements received. Work with both internal and outsourced finance teams to reconcile accounts and provide complete and accurate reporting of revenue received and pay away calculations to beneficiaries. Work closely with the Commercial Planning & Analysis team to assist with the forecasting and budgeting process, to ensure that actuals are correctly reflected, and variances explained. Assisting in month end reporting, including provision of information, analysis and supporting commentary to a range of stakeholders across finance and the business. Analysis & Insight Liaise with business stakeholders to support monthly business reviews, risks and opportunities and commercial business decisions. Deliver high quality financial and business analysis with recommendations for solving business problems and to influence and challenge business decisions. Ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal control requirements, and assisting with audit queries. Stakeholder Management Maintain effective and collaborative working relationships across the Finance community. Build and develop strong relationships with key business and finance stakeholders. Ensure analysts and the relevant Finance teams are informed of issues, analysis and decisions that impact them or require their support/views. Maintain up- to-date knowledge and understanding of the divisional business - building and developing effective relationships with key business contacts. Resolve specific and on-going financial and business issues and problems to in a timely manner. Are you the right candidate? Essential Professional accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent. Experience of reviewing royalty statements highly desirable. Significant experience of delivering a high quality accounting and reporting service. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence. Ability to take complex data/principles and to communicate these in an understandable way to wider BBC team. Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders. Job Description Band: D Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term / Attachment Location: London - Television Centre Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (Home-based plus two/three days a week in the office). We are really proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and so if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please do contact us at with the job reference in the subject. We offer flexibility, competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of the BBC's exciting mission. Some of the key benefits you'll get from working in this role are: Flexible/Agile working - opportunities across the business. We believe in empowering you to do your best work, so we offer support and flexibility to balance work and home. We're happy to discuss a formal flexible working pattern. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at the offer stage. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - we operate a people-first culture and pride ourselves on your development. Our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certifications. Excellent career progression - BBC Studios offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Leaders at the BBC are passionate about helping our people grow in the organisation and you will have regular sessions with your line manager to support you with your career ambitions. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group's science-based Net Zero targets. About the BBC The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from under represented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. We strive to be the best British content company in the world, attracting the best creative talents in the business, so that we can bring premium quality award-winning programmes, content and brands to the viewer no matter where they are. The BBC Group has set out the first in a new series of bold steps to transform our programming and better represent the public we serve. We have the biggest financial investment to on-air inclusion in the industry, together with our existing commissioning budget, we are committed to throwing open our doors more widely than ever to diverse stories and diverse storytellers. Together with a diverse workforce we will accelerate the pace of change in increasing diversity and inclusion both on and off air To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please visit our website.
An exciting 6-month contract opportunity has arisen to work within the Financial Management Group's finance team, aligned to our Macquarie Capital business. The successful applicant will be part of a global advisory and financial control function providing transaction support for investments, ongoing transaction lifecycle management, and operational accounting and control functions for Macquarie Capital (specifically; the Infrastructure and Energy Group business). You will also be involved in: coordinating and reviewing financial due diligence and accounting treatment on proposed investments driving key technical accounting judgements and analysis assisting with implementation and execution of new deals the liaison and oversight of offshore Financial Control and Legal Entity Control teams with month end accounting, statutory entity audits and other finance activities oversight and review of regional and divisional balance sheets and P&L onboarding and oversight of accounting function performed by external third-party accounting providers and portfolio investment finance teams implementation of the financial control framework in new investments and businesses assistance with integration of new businesses ad hoc projects. You will be conducting these tasks with the focus of supporting the Macquarie Capital, one of Macquarie's four operating groups. Macquarie Capital is responsible for the Group's corporate advisory, M&A, debt, equity and private capital markets, principal investing and financing, and equity brokerage activity. This role is aligned to the Infrastructure and Energy Group business within Macquarie Capital. As such, you will have extensive interactions with deals teams, business unit CFO, Group Financial Controller and team leads. You will be liaising with other support areas including Group Finance, Tax, Treasury, Company Secretarial and Risk Management. Externally, you will be speaking with accounting providers and external auditors. Your key responsibilities will include: researching and documenting key accounting consideration relevant to a transaction assisting in the coordination and review of financial due diligence reports lifecycle transaction management, involving oversight of month end accounting functions and ensuring proper adherence to the financial control framework assisting in the co-ordination with other parts of Finance Management Group and Risk Management Group to understand overall implications of new transactions providing inputs for monthly management reporting including analysis of balance sheet and commentary by transaction oversight of financial control environment for portfolio investment companies and external third-party accounting providers including review of monthly reporting ad hoc analysis, reporting and transaction analysis. To be successful in this role, you will have a formal accounting qualification (Chartered Accountant or equivalent is preferred), with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in a chartered or commercial environment and experience within financial services would be an additional benefit. You will also have: initiative and follow through on issues with minimal supervision the ability to tailor verbal, listening and written communication skills to deal with staff across all levels and offshore office staff the ability to establish strong working relationships with the business and other areas of the group strong client service and risk management focus strong accounting background with an ability to apply technical knowledge in a transaction environment. Specific experience with IFRS 9, IFRS 10, and IAS 28 would be beneficial ability to prioritise and manage multiple and competing deadlines. If this sounds like your next opportunity, then please apply now. About the Financial Management Group The Financial Management Group provides financial, tax and treasury services to all areas of Macquarie. The group is focused on providing strategic analysis and advice to Macquarie's businesses and senior management, managing Macquarie's funding, liquidity and capital position, ensuring Macquarie continues to meet regulatory and compliance obligations and managing Macquarie's corporate affairs. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths, and an inclusive workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Macquarie, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If you're inspired to deliver on our purpose of 'empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future', we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. Joining Macquarie means you'll be able to work in a way that suits you best. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
An exciting 6-month contract opportunity has arisen to work within the Financial Management Group's finance team, aligned to our Macquarie Capital business. The successful applicant will be part of a global advisory and financial control function providing transaction support for investments, ongoing transaction lifecycle management, and operational accounting and control functions for Macquarie Capital (specifically; the Infrastructure and Energy Group business). You will also be involved in: coordinating and reviewing financial due diligence and accounting treatment on proposed investments driving key technical accounting judgements and analysis assisting with implementation and execution of new deals the liaison and oversight of offshore Financial Control and Legal Entity Control teams with month end accounting, statutory entity audits and other finance activities oversight and review of regional and divisional balance sheets and P&L onboarding and oversight of accounting function performed by external third-party accounting providers and portfolio investment finance teams implementation of the financial control framework in new investments and businesses assistance with integration of new businesses ad hoc projects. You will be conducting these tasks with the focus of supporting the Macquarie Capital, one of Macquarie's four operating groups. Macquarie Capital is responsible for the Group's corporate advisory, M&A, debt, equity and private capital markets, principal investing and financing, and equity brokerage activity. This role is aligned to the Infrastructure and Energy Group business within Macquarie Capital. As such, you will have extensive interactions with deals teams, business unit CFO, Group Financial Controller and team leads. You will be liaising with other support areas including Group Finance, Tax, Treasury, Company Secretarial and Risk Management. Externally, you will be speaking with accounting providers and external auditors. Your key responsibilities will include: researching and documenting key accounting consideration relevant to a transaction assisting in the coordination and review of financial due diligence reports lifecycle transaction management, involving oversight of month end accounting functions and ensuring proper adherence to the financial control framework assisting in the co-ordination with other parts of Finance Management Group and Risk Management Group to understand overall implications of new transactions providing inputs for monthly management reporting including analysis of balance sheet and commentary by transaction oversight of financial control environment for portfolio investment companies and external third-party accounting providers including review of monthly reporting ad hoc analysis, reporting and transaction analysis. To be successful in this role, you will have a formal accounting qualification (Chartered Accountant or equivalent is preferred), with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in a chartered or commercial environment and experience within financial services would be an additional benefit. You will also have: initiative and follow through on issues with minimal supervision the ability to tailor verbal, listening and written communication skills to deal with staff across all levels and offshore office staff the ability to establish strong working relationships with the business and other areas of the group strong client service and risk management focus strong accounting background with an ability to apply technical knowledge in a transaction environment. Specific experience with IFRS 9, IFRS 10, and IAS 28 would be beneficial ability to prioritise and manage multiple and competing deadlines. If this sounds like your next opportunity, then please apply now. About the Financial Management Group The Financial Management Group provides financial, tax and treasury services to all areas of Macquarie. The group is focused on providing strategic analysis and advice to Macquarie's businesses and senior management, managing Macquarie's funding, liquidity and capital position, ensuring Macquarie continues to meet regulatory and compliance obligations and managing Macquarie's corporate affairs. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths, and an inclusive workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Macquarie, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If you're inspired to deliver on our purpose of 'empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future', we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. Joining Macquarie means you'll be able to work in a way that suits you best. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.
Description The London/Belfast CME Corporate Accounting team are an integral part of the Global CME Corporate Accounting function. This role will be 1 of 2 roles based in the Belfast office within the Statutory and Regulatory Reporting team. The role reports directly to the Financial Reporting Manager. The Statutory and Regulatory Reporting team is split between the London and Belfast office. The team are responsible for the accurate and timely production of both monthly and quarterly Management Accounts, Regulatory Reporting and Annual Statutory Company Accounts for EMEA and APAC businesses within the wider CME Group. Principal Accountabilities: - Preparation of annual solo company statutory financial statements for EMEA and APAC entities under Financial Reporting Standards 101 ('FRS 101') - Preparation of annual consolidated sub group company statutory financial statements under International Financial Reporting Standard (â€IFRS’) - Preparation of technical accounting papers - Update and ownership of the IFRS accounting manual. - Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory returns - Ensure completion of special projects as they are assigned by Management. (Projects may include system updates, company rationalization projects etc.) - Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations - Preparation and posting of accounting journals - Superuser responsible for the OneSource system for statutory reporting - Other ad hoc tasks Experience & Skills required Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards A qualified accountant (ACA , CIMA, ACCA) Preparation of annual solo company statutory financial statements prepared under UK FRS101 Experience of working w ith external auditors, including responding to audit queries and building a good relationship with the audit team Good organizational skills and ability to su ccessfully manage multiple tasks Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Strong interpersonal skills Hands on approach and a team player, able to work with and support members of the team as appropriate Strong accuracy, analytical skills with attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in Excel (advanced), PowerPoint and Word. Experience that is desirable but not essential Preparation of consolidated statutory financial statements under IFRS Preparation of annual solo company statutory financial statements prepared under Singapore GAAP, Swedish GAAP and Dutch GAAP Experience of Workday finance systems and OneSource Preparation of management accounts Regulatory returns filing â€" NFA, FINREP, IFR/COREP returns CME Group: Where Futures Are Made CME Group () is the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it, all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Joining our company gives you the opportunity to make a difference in global financial markets every day, whether you work on our industry-leading technology and risk management services, our benchmark products or in a corporate services area that helps us serve our customers better. With 2,500 employees located around the world, we're small enough for you and your contributions to be known. But big enough for your ideas to make an impact. The pace is dynamic, the work is unlike any other firm in the business, and the possibilities are endless. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we're looking for more. For EU Residents, the Candidate Privacy Policy can be found here.
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
Description The London/Belfast CME Corporate Accounting team are an integral part of the Global CME Corporate Accounting function. This role will be 1 of 2 roles based in the Belfast office within the Statutory and Regulatory Reporting team. The role reports directly to the Financial Reporting Manager. The Statutory and Regulatory Reporting team is split between the London and Belfast office. The team are responsible for the accurate and timely production of both monthly and quarterly Management Accounts, Regulatory Reporting and Annual Statutory Company Accounts for EMEA and APAC businesses within the wider CME Group. Principal Accountabilities: - Preparation of annual solo company statutory financial statements for EMEA and APAC entities under Financial Reporting Standards 101 ('FRS 101') - Preparation of annual consolidated sub group company statutory financial statements under International Financial Reporting Standard (â€IFRS’) - Preparation of technical accounting papers - Update and ownership of the IFRS accounting manual. - Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory returns - Ensure completion of special projects as they are assigned by Management. (Projects may include system updates, company rationalization projects etc.) - Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations - Preparation and posting of accounting journals - Superuser responsible for the OneSource system for statutory reporting - Other ad hoc tasks Experience & Skills required Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards A qualified accountant (ACA , CIMA, ACCA) Preparation of annual solo company statutory financial statements prepared under UK FRS101 Experience of working w ith external auditors, including responding to audit queries and building a good relationship with the audit team Good organizational skills and ability to su ccessfully manage multiple tasks Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Strong interpersonal skills Hands on approach and a team player, able to work with and support members of the team as appropriate Strong accuracy, analytical skills with attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in Excel (advanced), PowerPoint and Word. Experience that is desirable but not essential Preparation of consolidated statutory financial statements under IFRS Preparation of annual solo company statutory financial statements prepared under Singapore GAAP, Swedish GAAP and Dutch GAAP Experience of Workday finance systems and OneSource Preparation of management accounts Regulatory returns filing â€" NFA, FINREP, IFR/COREP returns CME Group: Where Futures Are Made CME Group () is the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it, all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Joining our company gives you the opportunity to make a difference in global financial markets every day, whether you work on our industry-leading technology and risk management services, our benchmark products or in a corporate services area that helps us serve our customers better. With 2,500 employees located around the world, we're small enough for you and your contributions to be known. But big enough for your ideas to make an impact. The pace is dynamic, the work is unlike any other firm in the business, and the possibilities are endless. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we're looking for more. For EU Residents, the Candidate Privacy Policy can be found here.
