Finance Manager

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

Job summary

A leading entertainment company based in Central London is searching for a highly motivated Finance Manager to join their dynamic team. The Finance Manager will oversee financial strategies and ensure robust financial controls while supervising the monthly consolidated management accounts. Candidates should possess strong expertise in management reporting and accounting practices, with a meticulous approach to detail. Proficient use of financial software and Excel is essential for this role, which is key in delivering exceptional entertainment experiences worldwide.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in management reporting.
• Proven expertise in relevant accounting practices.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong focus on controls.
• Collaborative team player dedicated to achieving objectives.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly consolidated management accounts and prepare information packs.
• Drive enhancements to the monthly financial reporting process.
• Conduct regular reviews of the Group's balance sheet.
• Provide expert technical accounting knowledge.
• Support in the preparation of annual statutory financial statements.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of year-end audit.
• Ensure financial reporting obligations meet high standards.
• Identify opportunities to fortify the financial control environment.

Skills

Management reporting

Technical accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Collaborative team player

Microsoft Excel proficiency

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:

• 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.