Finance Manager

Baker Charles is currently working with a well-respected company within the media industry to help them hire a Finance Manager for the team. The role will report into the Head of Finance and will be responsible for managing a team of 5 people.

As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance activities overseeing all reporting and management accounting. You will be pivotal in supporting the Head of Finance and CFO in shaping the financial operations of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage 2 management accountants and 3 transactional accountants.

Overall responsibility for monthly P&L and cash actuals reporting, including production of reporting packs and variance analysis

Review balance sheet reconciliations ensuring continuous improvement in controls

Manage cashflow, approve payment runs and communicate with central Treasury department

Responsible for statutory audit and financial statement preparation

Responsible for accurate VAT records and review of VAT returns

Develop and improve internal processes and controls

Technical accounting research and application of standards

Support the implementation and development of Financial systems

Ad hoc reporting and analysis

Skills and Qualifications

Professional accounting qualification, (ACA, ACCA, CA) ideally with an audit background

Proven experience in a finance team management role

Strong technical accounting knowledge covering IFRS and UK GAAP

Excellent Excel skills

Passion for the media industry

Organized and analytical

Proactive with positive attitude and keen attention to detail

The company offers a great culture and environment to work in. Alongside a great salary they offer hybrid working alongside numerous perks and benefits that make this a truly exciting role and company to work in.