Head of Finance – Content Forecasting and Studios

At Nordic Entertainment Group, we entertain millions of people every day through our streaming services, radio networks, TV channels and production companies. From live sports and films to music and our own original shows, our purpose is to tell stories, touch lives and expand worlds. We’re now launching our Viaplay streaming service in a wide range of new markets and aiming to become the international streaming challenger. As a Nordic company with a global perspective and clear values, we’re looking for the best people to join us on our journey.

If this sounds like a challenge you’re interested in, we’re now looking for a Head of Finance to strengthen the team in our office in Stockholm.

The position
In this role, you will be responsible for continuously improving the efficiency and accuracy of forecasting for the Content function. Furthermore, you will play a key role in providing an insightful and actionable analysis to support decision making.

As the Head of Finance - Content Forecasting and Studios, your responsibilities will include:

- The preparation and analysis of Content functions’ monthly forecast, budget, and long-term planning.
- Provide insightful information and analysis for different parts of Organisation.
- Coordination and consolidation of Viaplay Studios monthly reporting and forecasting.
- Alignment with stakeholders to make sure financial prognosis is up to date.
- Support content approval processes.
- Drive content forecasting and accounting systems improvement project.
- Development and improvement of work routines and processes.
- Implement and monitor Viaplay Studios Internal controls to ensure compliance with Group policies and processes
- Ad-hoc projects and tasks
- Attend training and on own initiative develop relevant knowledge and skills


The journey ahead
You will be working within the Department of Finance and report to the SVP Finance - Content, Sports & UK. A crucial aspect of your role will be to collaborate with and support the Content function working very closely with both the programming and acquisitions teams. The Content Finance team is split between the UK and Sweden and this role will be responsible for managing one direct report

What we are looking for
We are looking for an experienced finance professional to cover this role for a minimum of 12-18 months whilst the incumbent is on parental leave. The role is very forward looking so extensive experience of budgeting and forecasting is essential. The successful candidate will enjoy working in Microsoft Excel but have the desire and ability to drive change in processes and systems to deliver efficiencies and improvements. You will enjoy business partnering and working very closely with the business.

Successful candidates also meet the following requirements:

- Great communication and collaboration skills
- Proactive and driven to improve processes and systems
- Organised and process driven
- Attention to detail
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise tasks to meet all deadlines
- Strong people management skills
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience


Bonus requirements:

- Passionate about finance and content
- Accounting qualification
- Microsoft Power B.I., Microsoft Dynamics, Planning Analytics and WhatsOn
- Experience in systems implementation and migration
- Experience in working in a TV and Media company across multiple countries


What we offer you
We are a company that prioritises people over everything else - from every single employee to every single one of our millions of customers. What unites us all at NENT Group is our passion to create meaningful moments and evoke emotions with our content.

The essence of our values is defined by the beat we all have pulsing inside us. Defined by our people. Defined by the boundless passion we all share at NENT Group. Defined by how we inspire everyone around us, letting them feel that powerful, energising beat.

Bravery, Equality, Appreciation and Trust are our NENT values - and together, they form a powerful BEAT.

It’s time to hit play
If this feels like your kind of challenge, please apply and attach your CV and cover letter through our career page (https://careers.nentgroup.com/). We do not accept applications through email.

http://www.nentgroup.com/) is committed to equality and diversity and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and marital status. We want to make sure your recruitment experience is the best it can be - so, if you’re selected for an interview, please let us know if there are any adjustments we can make that would be helpful for you.

Nordic Entertainment Group AB (publ.) (NENT Group) is the Nordic region’s leading entertainment provider. We entertain millions of people every day with our streaming services, TV channels and radio stations, and our production companies create content that is experienced around the world. We make life more entertaining by telling stories, touching lives and expanding worlds - from live sports, movies and series to music and original shows. Headquartered in Stockholm, NENT Group is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (‘NENT A’ and ‘NENT B’)