Finance Manager

Skillsearch; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension matched up to 5%

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Skillsearch is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead group reporting across multiple entities and territories. You will oversee month-end processes, consolidations, cashflow planning, royalty reporting, and daily finance operations within a growing international business.

You will partner with UK and overseas teams, drive process improvements, and support audits while contributing to financial excellence in a dynamic publishing environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in group reporting and multi-entity accounting.
• Must have experience in a fast-growing, international business.
• Experience across multiple currencies and international operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver month-end reporting for the group across UK and international entities.
• Prepare accruals, prepayments, journals and month-end adjustments.
• Produce monthly group consolidations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate with overseas teams to meet reporting deadlines.
• Manage intercompany accounts and cashflow planning.
• Support annual audits and process improvements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Consolidation

Cashflow forecasting

Stakeholder management

Excel advanced

Intercompany accounting

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Are you an experienced Finance Manager with expertise in group reporting, international finance operations and multi-entity accounting?

Join an award-winning independent games publisher behind some of the industry's most successful and innovative titles. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a growing international business, supporting financial operations across multiple territories while helping drive process improvement and financial excellence.

About the role

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across a group of international entities. You'll oversee month-end processes, consolidations, cashflow planning, royalty reporting and day-to-day finance operations, while supporting the continued growth of a dynamic business operating across multiple markets.

This role offers exposure to international finance, commercial partnerships and the unique commercial structures associated with game publishing and royalty-based businesses.

What you'll do

• Deliver accurate and timely month-end reporting across the group.
• Prepare and review accruals, prepayments, journals and other month-end adjustments.
• Produce monthly group consolidations across UK and international entities.
• Coordinate with overseas finance teams to ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Support weekly and monthly cashflow forecasting and planning.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly royalty statements for development partners.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Manage sales invoices, purchase invoices and purchase orders.
• Review and reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
• Prepare weekly payment runs and monthly payroll payments.
• Coordinate with finance providers across multiple countries.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
• Analyse departmental spending against budgets and forecasts.
• Produce financial reports and analysis for department heads.
• Support annual audits across multiple entities.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting efficiency.
• Assist the Finance Director with ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives.

What we're looking for

Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Experience within a fast-growing business environment.
• Experience managing finances across multiple legal entities.
• Experience working with multiple currencies and international operations.
• Experience partnering with stakeholders across different levels of an organisation.

Skills

• Strong financial reporting and consolidation experience.
• Excellent understanding of month-end accounting processes.
• Strong cashflow forecasting and financial planning skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving.

Nice to have

• Experience within the games industry or similar royalty-based businesses.
• Understanding of developer royalties, advances and publishing agreements.
• Experience using Xero accounting software.
• Experience supporting international growth businesses.

Working style / behaviours

• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Commercially aware and analytical.
• Proactive and comfortable working independently.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Why join?

• Join a growing and highly respected games publisher.
• Work with international teams across multiple territories.
• Exposure to major platform and industry partners.
• Significant opportunity to influence financial processes and operations.
• Hybrid working with a collaborative London office environment.
• Be part of an exciting period of growth and upcoming releases.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (Tuesday & Thursday office days)
• Company pension matched up to 5%
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Private medical insurance including dental, optical and hearing cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts platform
• Social events and team activities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Fully stocked London office
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional end-of-year studio closure days

Location: London, UK (Hybrid, Tuesday & Thursday in office)
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

Salary:Up to £60,000 GBP per annum

If you're a qualified Finance Manager looking to combine strong technical accounting expertise with the opportunity to work in a growing international games business, we'd love to hear from you.