Qualified Management Accountant - 6 month FTC

A bit about us

Do you want to join one of the world’s fastest growing sports technology companies?

Genius Sports is at the epicentre of the global network connecting sports, brands and fans through official live data. Our mission is simple. We champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties.

We’re looking for enthusiastic and ambitious people to join our talented team.

If you see yourself becoming part of a global family building the future of sports entertainment together, then come and grow with us. 

We put trust in our people to deliver the difference for our clients around the world. It’s why many of the world’s largest leagues & federations such as the NFL, English Premier League, FIBA and NCAA choose to work with Genius Sports.

The Role:

We are looking for a driven and ambitious Management Accountant to drive the regular month end and reporting processes for Genius Sports UK Entities

This role will be based out of the UK office, (Soho Square London), but will require some level of interaction with internal and external finance teams across the globe.

Main Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to the Finance Manager
• Responsible for monthly management accounts of UK entities inclusive of Balance sheet supporting schedules
• Responsible for monthly P&L variance analysis vs. budget / forecast.
• Responsible for cost reporting (T&E, staff costs, etc) on a monthly basis
• Support with group and statutory audits
• Support Regional FC and Finance Manager with ad hoc requirements as needed.

Required Skills:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Good technical accounting knowledge
• Detail orientated, organised and flexible
• Resilience and a drive for results
• Desire to learn
• Commitment to collaboration and communication
• Building strong working relationships inside and outside of Finance
• A continuous improvement ethos

This role is eligible for hybrid working (currently 1 day in the office and 4 from home)

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary and annual leave allowance, our benefits include health insurance, skills training and much more, depending on the location. We also offer a host of softer benefits, including many social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday parties, monthly team building events, sports tournaments, charity days and wellbeing activities. 

How we work

We have adapted a forward-thinking ‘Ways of Working’ framework, which sets out (amongst other things) the opportunities for Geniuses to work flexibly, remotely and on working holidays. It affects different teams and locations differently, so please ask for further information in how it would work with this role.

Our employees are empowered to stretch the boundaries of what’s achievable, always reaching further and pushing the edges to see what gives. We collaborate, we innovate, and we celebrate. We will continue to grow as an organisation and continue to invest in our highly talented and diverse team of Geniuses. 

Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, different abilities or disability, gender re-assignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other applicable status). Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.