PXO is currently seeking a Finance Analyst to work closely within the Global Finance team. They will ensure accurate reporting of the financial elements so management can make key decisions to foster growth and profitability at PXO.
We are only open to candidates currently living in and eligible to work in either London, UK or Frankfurt, Germany.

REQUIREMENTS

• Business/accounting/financial degree or equivalent qualification
• 3-4 years relevant work experience
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills to liaise effectively and professionally within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Exhibit strong understanding of finance and working knowledge of accounting concepts (GAAP/IFRS standards and compliance matters).
• Proven ability to perform well both individually and as a team.
• Advanced Microsoft excel skills and the ability to create and work with large data sets.
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Problem solver. You prefer problems that challenge you to grow
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with a strong sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• VFX industry knowledge an asset but not required
• SAP knowledge an asset but not required

• Perform month-end close process including running revenue recognition with commentaries vs. FCST, Payroll Actualizations/accruals, vacation accruals and other
• Distill large volumes of data into summaries and visualizations to articulate the financial story behind management decision-making.
• Project cost reporting and EFC tracking for VFX/VAD work
• Prepare show P&L’s and present to studio leadership and production, monthly
• Refresh month end financial packs and distribute to key stakeholders
• Support in weekly labour forecast planning
• Bidding support for new business. Perform cost analysis of bids using excel
• Create projects in SAP as needed, following approval process
• Support in annual audits & maintain necessary documentation
• Provide input to streamline and automate processes to reduce forecast prep time
• Ad-hoc reporting, tasks and projects as required