Head of Finance

Zaventem , Flanders, Belgium

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Category: Finance & Accounting

Requirements: English
Company: WhatJobs
Region: Zaventem , Flanders

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23.03.2025

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07.05.2025

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WBITVP Belgium is part of the Warner Bros. International Television group of production companies which currently operate in 13 countries around the world, including Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden and UK (WBITVP Group).

WBITVP has the exclusive rights of all WBITVP Group television formats including non-scripted formats of all genres (including reality, factual, factual-entertainment, studio-based entertainment and game-shows) and scripted formats of key genres including, comedy, sitcoms and drama.

Your New Role...

The position is Finance Manager for Warner Bros. International Television Production Belgium, across the non-scripted and authentic fiction productions (further named as WBITVP). They will have overall responsibility for FP&A, monthly reporting, production & operational finance across these slates. They will also work closely with the Senior Controller who supports the Scripted and Theatrical slate, and help prepare financial reporting information for this area as directed by the CFO.

The position is responsible for ensuring that all financial transactions are accounted for on an accurate and timely basis, that the budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes deliver valuable and correct information/data and to support senior management, ITVP and the rest of the wider community with reports and analysis that help in managing the business towards its strategic goals.

The individual is also responsible for ensuring compliance with local regulations and local GAAP.

The individual will partner with the CFO on all FP&A and reporting matters, and with WBITVP GBS Finance team who are responsible for accounting and corporate finance matters.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Responsible for monthly and quarterly reporting of financial performance of the non-scripted and Authentic Reality entities under US GAAP and WBITVP Accounting Policies/Guidance.
• Manages financial reporting of the slate and correct revenue recognition for production and other revenues, including preparation of funding templates for scripted- and non-standard titles.
• Works with Central Europe Hub Controller and ensures correct accounting treatment of all financial postings, and with ITVP FP&A to confirm monthly accounting close sign off on a timely basis.
• Management and reconciliation process between the Just Produce & SAP accounting systems. Escalates any issues appropriately.
• Preparation of the monthly management reporting and monthly review with the CFO and the ITVP Business Partner.
• Reviews and responds to financial performance comments/questions received and acts as point of contact for Business Partner.
• Attend GBS Finance Quarterly Balance Sheet review calls, providing supporting information for balance sheet positions as needed.
• Manages cash flow activities including operational cash management and cash flow forecasts.
• SAP BW Reporting & Analysis as needed to support close process review & sign off (P&Ls, title reporting, & film asset/WIP reports), management reporting and cash forecasting.

Planning and forecasts

• Responsible for quarterly forecasting cycles across the non-scripted and authentic reality businesses. Support the CFO in preparation of forecast slate, models, labour planning & recoveries templates, and intercompany allocation schedules and related variance analysis.
• Oversee production Finance, and support budgetary process for IT, HR, post production and Facilities (incl. real estate).
• Review of forecast materials with CFO in advance of all submissions to ITVP FP&A and review and responds to Business Partner comments/questions.
• Responsible for monthly cash reporting and forecasting, including monthly forecast template submissions and variance analysis to ITVP FP&A, including reconciliation of Op

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