ABOUT SEGA

SEGA is one of the leading interactive entertainment companies in the world, with our European HQ based in West London and development studios spanning the UK and Bulgaria. Known for quality and creativity above all else, our studios include Sports Interactive, Two Point Studios, Hardlight and Creative Assembly.

At the heart of SEGA is our publishing team based in London, where we help the studios bring their creative vision to life. Here we have a hardworking bunch of people spanning Tech, Sales, Marketing, Finance, QA and more.

Together, we drive the continued success and evolution of our Western business through living our company values of being product focused, embracing true partnerships and always having fun so that we can strive to come together as One SEGA.

Finance Manager
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
BASED AT SEGA HQ IN CHISWICK
 

Position Overview

The UK Finance Manager will be a wide-ranging position within the Finance Department at SEGA. The role will provide key direct support to the Group Reporting Manager and the wider Finance team, and cover areas of both Financial and Management Accounting. The Finance Manager is responsible for the end-to-end preparation of statutory accounts, leading the external audit process, and delivering accurate and compliant tax reporting, including VGEC accounting and VAT returns. This role plays a key part in maintaining a robust financial control environment, including ownership of JSOX submissions. The role will have one direct report of a Management Accountant and therefore experience of mentoring and managing a small team is preferable, but not essential.
 

Key Responsibilities
• Lead preparation of statutory accounts in compliance with FRS 101 and 102, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Support in the preparation and filing of the monthly VAT returns and EX submissions for Poland, Germany, Czechia, and Australia along with the quarterly UK filing.

• Coordinate and submit quarterly JSOX documentation, ensuring compliance with internal control frameworks.

• Assist with process improvements and refinements for the teams, focussing on any finance project requirements

• Approve payments and ensure appropriate financial controls are maintained.

• Close involvement in the year-end group audit

• Assist the Group Reporting Manager as needed, including acting as cover for the role when required

• Responsible for the work of the financial accountant and oversight of the following areas:

o Group intercompany reconciliation and reporting processes

o Group reporting (SSHD) packs for the UK Entities

o UK marketing spend

o VGEC Invoicing and accounting

o Bank reconciliations

o National Statistics submissions
 

Knowledge, skills & experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

• Minimum five-years post qualification experience

• Prior audit/practice experience is preferred

• Extensive experience with month end, financial reporting and statutory accounts

• Strong stakeholder management experience

WORKING THE SEGA WAY

We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we make sure that we look after ours…

• For our gaming buffs, you can get involved in our lunchtime get gaming sessions in our games lounge and Club SEGA, regular gaming tournaments and free SEGA games on Steam.

• If you're more of a foodie, you can take advantage of fresh fruit and cereal every single day.

• Fitness fanatics will love our discounted gym membership, ride to work scheme, workout area and bootcamps in the business park. You can find your zen with weekly yoga classes as well as in-house massage therapy.

• You'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes life assurance, income protection, private healthcare & dental insurance schemes and an enhanced contributory pension scheme. We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic bonus scheme so that you can stay motivated and focused on making SEGA the best it can be.

• We hold regular lunch & learn sessions, company updates at incredible venues in Central London and Christmas parties that you’ll want to brag to your mates about! What’s not to love?

• We pride ourselves on having flexible working hours to ensure that you have a life outside of the office.

• We want people of all backgrounds to see themselves represented and included in our work, so we actively seek to diversify our team and bring more voices to the table. All applicants are welcome!

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Check out our Careers Website to find out why we are a workplace you’ll never want to leave!