Job Description
Who We Are
NEON, formerly Cityneon, is a global leader in creating and producing immersive experiences. NEON enjoys worldwide partnerships with The Walt Disney Company and Marvel Entertainment for Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. and Marvel Avengers Station: Evolution, 20th Century Studios for AVATAR: The Exhibition, Hasbro for Transformers: The Experience, NBCUniversal for Jurassic World: The Exhibition, and Lionsgate for The Hunger Games: The Exhibition. It also has a partnership with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment to produce two brand-new, unique global touring-themed art experiences inspired by DC and the Wizarding World, launched in 2023. Via its World Heritage Exhibitions (WHE) division, the Company also partners with the governments of Peru and Egypt for their original artifact IP experiences, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru and Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs, respectively, plus authentic artifact tours Pompeii: The Exhibition, Mummies of the World: The Exhibition, Victoria the T. Rex and Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. These partnerships have enabled the Group to bring compelling experiences that leave lasting memories to millions of visitors in more than 60 cities to date globally. For more information, please visit www.neonglobal.com.
Role Description
As a Retail Finance Administrator, you will be an integral part of our global retail division, working closely with and reporting to the Retail Finance Coordinator. This role entails a wide range of responsibilities, including financial reconciliation, journal entries, intercompany transactions, and assisting with various finance tasks to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong attention to detail, and demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills. This role is based in London.
Role Responsibilities
- Conduct bank account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
- Manage reconciliation of credit card and FedEx accounts, accurately allocating expenses to respective projects.
- Process nominal ledger journals in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Provide support to the Retail Finance Coordinator in daily operations and tasks.
- Perform intercompany reconciliations and ensure agreement between legal entities.
- Inform finance department of inventory asset transfers between legal entities as required.
- Facilitate recharges between Neon legal entities in a timely manner.
- Review open purchase orders and ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Process supplier invoices accurately and verify all required paperwork is attached for payment processing.
- Raise payments in banking system, handling multi-currency transactions as necessary.
- Calculate currency trades/transfers between bank accounts to cover payment runs.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Load approved budgets into the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system accurately.
- Generate ad hoc finance reports as requested by management.
Required Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a finance administrator.
- At least 1 year of accounts reconciliation experience
- Good understanding of balance sheet and nominal journals.
- Finance qualifications are not essential but considered advantageous.
- Knowledge of Xero is advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels.
- Strong numeracy skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Effective planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
- Strong initiative, judgment, and discretion in handling confidential information.
- Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.