Financial Controller - Co-op Live - Manchester

This is a one of a kind opportunity to join an incredible venue in leading a new finance team and establish long term processes for the biggest music and live entertainment arena in the UK. Whilst supporting the business by providing financial reporting to help shape, grow and develop the business.,

• Develop and implement new finance processes and accounting systems to make us effective in supporting the operational events teams.
• Lead on key stakeholder relationships to ensure we have slick and effective processes in place for Co-op Live and our partners.
• You will work as a true business partner to senior leaders, challenging costs, highlighting risks and seeking opportunities to continually improve what we do and think outside the box.
• Develop month end, event flash reporting and financial planning and analysis.
• Produce month end management accounts and quarterly bank compliance reporting.
• Manage balance sheet accounts and monthly reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable activities and accounts receivable activities ensuring accuracy and completed in a timely manner whilst managing working capital targets.
• Work in partnership with our payroll provider to ensure our teams pay is accurate and timely.
• To support on the creation and management of all ad hoc financial reporting including event day, Ticketmaster and CRM reporting.
• Lead on the audit process working with the company auditors to ensure on time audit completion with full compliance.
• Support and develop finance projects such as testing finance systems and other system interfaces and documenting processes.
• To lead and manage a small finance team focused on financial performance management and accurate timely reporting.
• To have a genuine passion for creating a planet friendly space, challenging the norm, driving positive change, and acting as an ambassador for change to help us reach out target of carbon neutral by 2038.
  
  Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Minimum of 4 years post qualified experience
• Experience of management accounts, financial reporting and business planning
• Strong analytical skills
• Advanced Excel user with experience of creating and managing finance models
• A leader, who can influence and inspire others
• A brilliant people manager, putting people first and supporting others
• An infectious can-do approach & confident to challenge the norm
• Results focused, driving exceptional results through your team and others
• Strong relationship building experience
• A team player who enjoys working in a high achieving environment
Desirable:
• Understand entertainment/stadia/arena security and crowd management
• Oracle net suite or Tipalti experience Experience of system user testing a process documentation.
  
  Co-op Live offers a warm Manchester welcome to over 23,000 fans and amazing artists. With innovative smart 'bowl' design, cutting edge visual and acoustic technology, plus 32 amazing bars and restaurants and 12 premium lounges and clubs, we've created a unique space for the people of Manchester and beyond. World class, planet friendly and all in the heart of our local vibrant community.
  
  Alongside the benefit of working with an awesome team of talented people, we want to help you get the best out of your work and have a work life balance.
• Provide you with development opportunities
• Key objectives for you to succeed in your role
Salary: Competitive
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Employer pension scheme
• Private Health Care scheme - Vitality
• Life Assurance 4 x basic salary
• Eyecare vouchers
• WeCare Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family 24hrs, 7 days per week when you need the service
• Company sick pay scheme
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• Office refreshments and breakfast items
• Team social events
Knowledge, Skills and Experience