Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership and Corporate Strategy:

• Develop and execute the Company's financial strategy in alignment with long-term business objectives
• Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors on strategic planning and growth initiatives
• Evaluate new business opportunities, investments, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships
• Provide financial insight and decision support for executive leadership
• Drive enterprise value creation through disciplined financial management and capital allocation

Corporate Finance and Capital Markets:

• Lead capital raising initiatives, including debt and equity financing
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, banks, private equity firms, family offices, and strategic partners
• Structure and negotiate financing transactions
• Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments
• Lead financial due diligence activities and transaction execution
• Develop valuation models for businesses, intellectual property, and content assets

Entertainment Finance:

• Establish financial oversight for film, television, digital content, music, and live entertainment projects
• Oversee project budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking
• Monitor production expenditures and marketing investments
• Evaluate project profitability and return on investment
• Develop financial frameworks for content monetization and portfolio management

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):

• Build a world-class FP&A function
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Develop executive dashboards, KPI frameworks, and management reporting systems
• Analyze business performance and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency
• Prepare Board, investor, and executive reporting materials

Treasury, Liquidity and Risk Management:

• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital
• Optimise capital structure and financing strategies
• Oversee banking relationships and treasury operations
• Monitor financial, operational, and market risks
• Implement robust financial controls and governance processes

Accounting, Tax and Compliance:

• Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
• Coordinate external audits and tax planning activities
• Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, legal counsel, and tax consultants
• Establish strong internal control and risk management frameworks

Leadership and Team Development:

• Build and lead a high-performing finance organisation
• Recruit, mentor, and develop finance talent
• Foster a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement
• Establish scalable financial processes and systems to support growth