Finance Manager

Absolute Recruit; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative business in the City of London is seeking a Finance Manager to handle a broad and hands-on role. You will prepare financial reports, support budgeting, and ensure compliance with standards. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with 3–5 years of experience, ideally in media or entertainment, and have strong Excel skills. This position offers hybrid working with global exposure and a competitive salary of £65,000 - £70,000.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role (media or entertainment industry experience desirable).
• Understanding of royalties, licensing, and revenue recognition.
• Solid knowledge of tax areas (VAT, withholding tax, payroll, corporation tax).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and industry regulations.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Strong Excel skills

Proactive and solutions-driven

Excellent communicator

Experience working in a multi-currency environment

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

Sage

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Drive impact in a dynamic creative business—broad Finance Manager role with hybrid working, global exposure & real ownership.

We’re currently supporting a well-established, creative-led business in their search for a Finance Manager to join their team. This is a broad and hands-on role, perfect for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Salary:

£65000 - £70000

Location:

City of London

Contract Type:

Permanent

Drive impact in a dynamic creative business—broad Finance Manager role with hybrid working, global exposure & real ownership.

We’re currently supporting a well-established, creative-led business in their search for a Finance Manager to join their team. This is a broad and hands-on role, perfect for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The business operates across multiple revenue streams, including royalties and licensing, and has a growing international presence.

The company works on a hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Monitor cash flow, revenue, and financial performance across the business
• Report, track, and reconcile royalty payments to producers and rights holders
• Ensure accurate calculation and timely distribution of streaming and licensing revenues
• Liaise with legal and business affairs to ensure compliance with contracts and agreements
• Oversee revenue invoicing and payment processes across the group
• Manage producer payments, advances, recoupments, and expense allocations
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and industry regulations
• Assist with audits, tax filings, payroll, and other regulatory requirements
• Supervise and develop a Finance Assistant

Key Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• 3–5 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role (media or entertainment industry experience desirable)
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems (e.g., Sage)
• Understanding of royalties, licensing, and revenue recognition
• Knowledge of streaming revenue models, production accounting, and contract structures is a plus
• Experience working in a multi-currency environment with a global client base
• Solid knowledge of tax areas (VAT, withholding tax, payroll, corporation tax)
• Confident working across Group Accounting structures
• Proactive and solutions-driven, with an eye for refining processes and improving systems
• Excellent communicator, able to work with cross-functional teams (legal, sales, operations, marketing)
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment