Vice President Finance, Matchbox
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Leading the Matchbox finance function with sole responsibility of the finance team of four people and play a leading role in the Matchbox Pictures Leadership team. Providing strategic advice and decision making on commercial & financial matters relating to the Matchbox business. Representing the Matchbox finance division at the International Studio’s finance leadership team. Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of the company’s financial results, assets & liabilities, and to confidently present these results to senior management in Australia and internationally. Leading local budget and long range plan processes. Leading the P&L and Cash Flow forecasting process, working with multiple functions across the business to generate high quality forecast accuracy in the projections. Prepare and manage operating expenditure budgets. Manage annual statutory audit and tax process. Manage financial planning and analysis for Matchbox Pictures, including project analysis and sales projections. Manage communication with and reporting obligations to external stakeholders. Build new financial competency in creating financial tools & analysis to enhance transparency in Matchbox Pictures. Lead & drive Television series life cycle from greenlight estimates to long term financial performance through detailed modeling & analysis and close partnership with FP&A teams in London. Participate and advise on future year planning and forecasting activities and provide leadership around business drivers and their impact. The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above job description. This is a 12 month maternity contract.