Finance Manager

Harper May Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the entertainment industry based in Central London is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial strategies. The ideal candidate will have an ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification, strong management reporting experience, and technical accounting knowledge. Responsibilities include driving financial reporting processes and ensuring robust financial controls are maintained.

Qualifications

• ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in management reporting.
• Proven expertise in relevant accounting practices and technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing monthly consolidated management accounts.
• Driving enhancements to financial reporting processes.
• Conducting reviews of the Group's balance sheet.

Skills

Management reporting

Technical accounting knowledge

Financial software proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualification

Job description

Our client is a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the entertainment industry. They are dedicated to delivering exceptional entertainment experiences to audiences worldwide. They are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager to join their team in Central London.

Role Overview

As a crucial member of the leadership team, the Finance Manager will be responsible for orchestrating the financial strategies that drive the company's success in delivering exceptional entertainment experiences globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the monthly consolidated management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, and Key Metrics) and meticulously preparing information packs for submission to the Financial Controller.
• Driving continuous enhancements to the Group's monthly financial reporting process and internal controls, including intercompany transactions.
• Conducting regular reviews and substantiations of the Group's balance sheet and critical controls.
• Providing expert technical accounting knowledge and maintaining the Group's accounting and financial policies.
• Supporting in the consolidation and preparation of annual statutory financial statements for Group entities.
• Contributing to the planning and execution of the Group's year-end audit to ensure timely and budgeted delivery.
• Ensuring the Group's financial control framework is robust and that all financial reporting obligations across the company meet high standards.
• Identifying opportunities to fortify the financial control environment and overseeing their implementation.
• Undertaking other Finance Manager responsibilities as required to support the Group Financial Controller.

Requirements

• ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in management reporting.
• Proven expertise in relevant accounting practices and technical knowledge (Financial / Management information).
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong focus on controls.
• Collaborative team player dedicated to achieving collective team objectives.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.