Trainee Commercial Finance Business Partner

An opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Trainee Commercial Finance Business Partner to join a fast paced, multi-sited Internationally successful organisation based in London.

This role would suit a highly numerate graduate who is looking for a role that sits within Commercial Finance and is Business Partnering in nature. You will enjoy working closely with Client Managers, Sales, Corporate Finance and the legal team. This role is perfect for ambitious individuals who are looking to expand their skills and experience within a commercial role in a supportive company who offers excellent career development opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate in timely collection & processing of royalty statements
• Working with Accounts Receivable to raise invoices for Licensees
• Monitoring receivables and liaising with the company’s Credit Control and Licensing Sales teams to achieve timely collection of royalties
• Preparing Client Statements in accordance with the company’s reporting obligations per Client Representation contracts in timely manner for the Finance Manager to review and forward the statements to Clients
• Instructing Accounts Payable (WNS) to make payment of client’s share revenue
• Arrange commission transfers on a bi-weekly basis.
• Coding up Supplier invoices and liaising with Accounts Payable to arrange timely payment.
• Receive and resolve internal financial queries as well as those from licensees, clients and auditors when required. (e.g. process structure, required documentation, calculation breakdowns)
• Post month-end journals: revenue /cost accruals, bad debt provisions as well as write offs. Post clearing entries and reinstate balances when necessary.
• Perform reconciliations and assist with monthly management reports as required (COS and G&A analysis, reserve projections, revenue variances).
• Assist the senior finance team with preparing Quarterly royalty projections
• Assist the senior finance team with process improvements.
• Assist with preparing analytics to the business.
• Provide absence cover for other members of the Finance Team.
• Support the Finance team with Ad hoc analysis and reports

Requirements:

• Degree level qualifications
• Good Communication skills at all levels
• High attention to detail
• Accurate and Analytical
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritize workload
• High level of numeracy
• Intermediate to Advanced MS excel skills

You will enjoy working in a fast paced and rewarding working environment that supports the development and progression of the individual. With this role you will enjoy working 1 day a week from home and receive full study support towards a professional qualification and a competitive package.

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