Senior Finance Analyst
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.
THE ROLE
- Act as the Finance Private Sales contact for all departments globally, plus additional designated auction departments; oversee the accounting cycle and internal financial reporting and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial results.
- Add value to the business by providing timely, accurate financial analysis to enable Business Managers / Department Heads to monitor departmental performance.
- To provide regular reporting to Finance management by the agreed deadlines and control balance sheet accounts.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Monthly Reporting
- Responsibility for the preparation of monthly results, variance analysis and commentary in accordance with the agreed corporate timetable for senior management review.
- To present draft and final results to Business Managers / Department Heads, interpreting and explaining drivers of key variances.
Monthly Forecasting
- Preparation of revenue and expenditure forecasts, variance analysis and commentary in accordance with the agreed corporate timetable for Senior Management review.
- To be able to interpret and discuss the forecast results with Business Managers / Department Heads / Finance Directors.
Reconciliation and Control
- Responsible for the account control and analysis of various Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts across the whole business.
Planning
- Responsible for the compilation of the annual Budget in conjunction with the Business Managers / Department Heads.
Team
- To build strong working relationships within the business and finance
- To contribute to team work during month end, forecast and planning to provide timely and accurate reports and analysis for senior management.
- Manage and mentor a Financial Analyst, if team structure permits
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Other Duties
- Provide various ad-hoc analyses as required within Finance by the Finance Managers and/or Finance Directors.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- CPA or equivalent preferable
- 3 to 5 years of financial accounting experience, particularly in interpreting results to non-financial individuals
- Strong grasp of accounting concepts and quantitative analysis capabilities
- Self-starter, motivated, organized and confident
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Access
- Prior knowledge of SAP and SEM/BW, SAC (Analytics Cloud) and Blackline (Account Reconciliations)
The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $90,000-$110,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion