Are you a driven, experienced financial reporting professional looking for your next challenge? Do you want to work with a dynamic and innovative team that is transforming the sports media industry? Look no further than DAZN Finance! As a key member of the team, you'll be responsible for the Corporate Accounting function. You will work closely with senior leadership and have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the business. Join us and be a part of an exciting journey to redefine the way the world experiences sports!
This role will work closely with the Group Finance Director focusing on group accounting and corporate matters. You will ensure all group accounting matters are accounted and reported both correctly and in a timely manner.
Our team is passionate about producing high-quality results, moving the business forward, and delivering exceptional work. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to supporting each other to reach our full potential. We believe in having fun while being firm and focused, taking ownership and responsibility for achieving our goals. Join our inclusive and dynamic team to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution to our shared success.
This role will be based in Leeds, at our White Rose Office. The role will report directly to the Group Finance Director. The internal job title is Corporate Accounting Controller.
Benefits include access to DAZN, 25 days’ annual leave (increasing by 3 days after 3 years), annual performance-related bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, pension contributions up to 5%, family friendly community including enhanced parental leave, electric vehicle benefit option, free access for you and one other to our workplace mental health platform app (Unmind), learning and development resources, opportunity for flexible working and access to our internal speaker series and events.
As our new VP Group Finance, you’ll have the opportunity to:Ensure timely and accurate statutory information is provided to external investors.Collaborate with other departments including tax, legal and group finance.Work with the treasury and FP&A team on debt reporting.Work closely with the treasury and tax team to ensure cash is effectively moved and reported on.Take ownership of the group capital table and impacts on future funding.Lead the valuation of the company share schemes. Be responsible for the valuation, management and reporting to the companies associates/investments. Work closely with the wider corporate team on future M&A and potential fund raising.You'll have:Post qualified experience within financial accounting/reporting at a senior levelExperience in operating and working with private equity investors or working in a listed environment A professional finance qualification (ACA strongly preferred)Strong financial acumen and excellent technical accounting and valuation skillsFamiliarity with accounting standards and disclosure requirements under IFRSConfidence in dealing with senior stakeholders across the business and externallyExperience in M&AAbility and willingness to work hands on when required Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detailMotivation to make a difference and get things doneDesire to work in a fast paced environment which continues to growAt DAZN, we bring ambition to life. We are innovators, game-changers and pioneers. So, if you want to push boundaries and make an impact, DAZN is the place to be.
As part of our team,you'll have the opportunity to make your mark and the power to make change happen. We're doing things no-one has done before, giving fans and customers access to sport anytime, anywhere. We're using world-class technology to transform sports and revolutionise the industry and we're not going to stop.
DAZN VALUES – THE ‘HOW’ IN WHAT WE DO:
AMBITIOUS – people who want to make a big impact and drive DAZN forward.
INVENTIVE – people with bright ideas who deliver great new experiences for our customers – and improvements for our business. People who come up with better, simpler ways of doing things.
PASSIONATE – people who are proud of our product, our content and our business – and love to shout about it. People who love what they do and show commitment every day.
BRAVE – people who take difficult decisions to help us focus on improving DAZN, our performance and our results.
SUPPORTIVE – people who know that we achieve more as a team than as individuals. People value inclusion and look out for each other, helping their colleagues enjoy their work and develop their careers. People who consider others before making decisions.
At DAZN, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values equality and diversity, where everyone can contribute and have their voices heard. This means hiring and developing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, age groups, sexual orientations, gender identities and abilities.
Everyone has the opportunity to make change and impact our DEI journey by joining our ERGs: Proud@DAZN, Women@DAZN, Disability@DAZN and ParentZone.
If you’d like to include a cover letter with your application, please feel free to. Please do not feel you need to apply with a photo or disclose any other information that is not related to your professional experience.
Our aim is to make our hiring processes as accessible for everyone as possible, including providing adjustments for interviews where we can.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Estimated Salary range:
Our salary intelligence, powered by our AI algorithms, has calculated an estimated range for this position between £80,000 - £100,000 . Please note that the actual salary for this position may vary, as it is dependent on various factors including but not limited to experience, location, and market dynamics.
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