Head of Finance

Job Summary:

Location: Dübendorf, Zürich, Switzerland

Division: Ticketmaster EMEA | Market Switzerland

Line Manager: Senior Finance Director Central Europe

Contract Terms: Full time (42.5 hours per week)

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THE JOB

Being part of the Swiss finance team within the EMEA-Region, you will be working in all areas across the function and interacting with many different stakeholders. You have an in-depth understanding of the day to day running of the department and play a key role in the daily accounting and financial reporting activities of the business.

You are a detective who can uncover the root cause of issues, and implement process change when needed. The role is varied and involves working with a range of internal and external data sets, as well as building relationships with stakeholders internally and externally. Leading a team of 3 colleagues. Ensure posting all business processes in a manner in accordance with USGAAP, local statutory and company compliance rules.

You are reliable, efficient and thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This role has end to end ownership of the Finance Operations and settlement process to include:

Management

• Provide leadership and a source of reference to all direct reports
• Create and maintain a professional, motivational and productive environment for the finance team and ensure the continuing development of each member’s contribution to the business
• To develop and maintain effective teamwork within, and between, the various departments of the Company to include, but not limited to Sales, EP, Client Account Management, Customer Services and other key operational teams
• To identify training and development needs and ensure adequate levels of in-house training for departmental members

Financial

• Produce accurate and timely management accounts to meet the needs of local management and meet all reporting requirements of corporate head office within designated deadlines
• To make accounting adjustments and prepare annual financial statements in accordance with Swiss OR and US GAAP as required by Corporate Head Office
• To ensure the business meets all statutory requirements in respect of financial reporting and tax
• To prepare and submit annual budget and the monthly forecasts
• To ensure all daily/weekly/monthly finance functions including settlements, AR, AP and sales reporting
• To prepare for payroll accounting in collaboration with the external payroll provider.
• To ensure that all settlements with clients are accurate and in line with contracts and/or agreements with clients and executed in a timely manner
• Review of all significant financial reconciliations to ensure that accounts are accurate and free from material misstatement
• Review and authorise all (BACS/Cheque/Cash) payments leaving TM Switzerland accounts
• Developing additional, relevant accounting controls both system and non-system
• Ensure all relevant corporate control policies are complied with

Strategic

• Special project work relevant to TM Switzerland e.g. new product analysis
• Awareness of key risks and opportunities of the business and their potential effect on the business. To assist with the resolution of said issues e.g. contract renewal, contract changes
• Complete and/or oversee ad/hoc requests as required by management team e.g. Cost reviews, product and channel analysis
• Coordinating the annual board meeting with the chairman of the board and being active sparring partner to the MD of TM Switzerland

Other

• Liaise with external and internal auditors to ensure their requirements are met
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key clients of the business
• Identify, test and implement modifications to financial systems and practices to achieve more efficient working environment e.g. accounting for new products, channels
• Awareness of all significant financial issues and problems and assist with their subsequent speedy resolution where necessary

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)

• Fully Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• IT Proficiency a must, previous experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle a plus
• Experience of monthly reporting to tight deadlines
• Experience of working in a multi-division and international company preferred
• Previous knowledge working with various accounting packages and in house software packages a real plus in particular Excel. Previous experience with Oracle would be advantageous.
• Solid analytical and reasoning abilities
• Experience of SOX audits desired
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills required
• Commercially astute with strong analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to identify and prevent potential problems, as well as challenge and improve existing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and Vast knowledge of accounting standards
• Highly motivated and dynamic – ability to work to deadlines and achieve targets in a time-conscious manner
• Professional appearance and attitude.

YOU (BEHAVIORAL SKILLS) 

• Proactive attitude
• Demonstrable passion for the Company mission
• An ongoing interest in solving and improving financial issues
• Hands-on with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment
• Communicative: the ability to explain numbers to non-financial staff
• Commercial sensibility and business acumen
• Possesses excellent organisation and time management skills, and is able to manage multiple assignments concurrently

LIFE AT TICKETMASTER

We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live entertainment company.

Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the leading global provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment business, we are uniquely positioned to successfully deliver on that vision. 

We do it all with an intense passion for Live and an inspiring and diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If you’re passionate about live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.

Our work is guided by our values:

Reliability - We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.

Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a team

Integrity - We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent

Belonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.