Budget Controller: Movies

Prepare annual international movies content budget, Liaise closely with finance, in respect of the presented budgets, to assist them in finalising their budget documents, Manage monthly phasing of international movies content & movie channels operational budgets (I/S, B/S & Cash Flow)

Inform the relevant stakeholders should there be significant variances so they can adjust accordingly

Liaise with Finance as to the reason for the significant variances

Provide Finance with monthly cost centre reallocation journals

Assist Finance with year-end & interim related queries

Instruct the relevant stakeholders of any budgetary changes required by Finance

Ensure that any required budgetary changes are made

SYSTEM & PROCESS IMPLEMENTATION

Assist in the development of the budget module

Assist in the development and implementation of system and process workflows

ANALYSIS

Analyse the effect of the independent movie strategy

Analyse the effect of the acquisition of the U.S. box office movies

Analyse other ad-hoc projects

ADMINISTRATION

Assist in obtaining relevant information for the development of scheduling strategies

Prepare relevant information for movies output deal negotiations

Education & Experience A relevant post graduate degree CA(SA) is essential

5 years prior media experience

Financial management and strategic planning is essential

Strong knowledge of and a passion for movies is essential

Strong finance and administration skills are essential

Advanced computer literacy (PowerPoint, Excel etc.) is essential

Prior media experience will be an advantage

Knowledge and experience in Synergy will be an advantage

Negotiations experience will be an advantage

Prior experience of presentations will be an advantage

Competencies

Exceptional organizational skills

Extremely creative and flexible

Innovative thinking

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Good co-ordination skills and meticulous attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to continuously improve methods / approaches

Commitment to continuous learning

Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements

Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments

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