Finance Manager

11 Investments; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing media entertainment company in London is seeking a Finance Manager to drive process improvements and manage financial operations. You will oversee financial controls, lead a team, and act as a finance business partner. This full-time position requires a qualified accountant with a strong background in finance operations and management accounting, offering an exciting opportunity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong background in finance operations and management accounting.
• Demonstrable hands-on accounting experience is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end financial operations.
• Maintain and improve financial controls for compliance.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure high-quality management information for decision-making.
• Act as a finance business partner to the Events Team.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong background in finance operations

Experience with management accounting

Expertise in control frameworks

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

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11 Investments provided pay range

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Base pay range

Our client, a fast growth media entertainment business, is looking for a sharp, driven and adaptable Finance Manager to join their finance team. You’ll play a critical role in driving process improvements, managing financial operations, and partnering with the business. This is a hands‑on role for someone who’s comfortable with complexity, thrives in fast‑paced environments, and loves turning numbers into insight and action.

The role

Financial Operations & Controls

• Lead and manage the end‑to‑end financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, payroll oversight, and cash management.
• Maintain and continuously improve robust financial controls, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Drive efficiency and accuracy across transaction processing, reconciliations, and financial data flows.
• Oversee the month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring all journals, accruals, and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensure high‑quality management information is produced to support business performance and decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Support financial forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage, mentor, and develop the Assistant Management Accountant and Finance Assistant, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Delegate tasks effectively and review outputs to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead by example, promoting collaboration and high performance within the finance function.

Process Improvement & Systems Development

• Identify and implement process and system improvements to enhance financial efficiency, scalability, and control.
• Lead the evolution of financial operations to meet the needs of a growing and changing business.
• Review existing tools and workflows, recommending automation or technology solutions where appropriate.

Business Partnering

• Act as a finance business partner to the Events Team, providing financial insight and support across finance operations.
• Communicate financial insights in a clear and actionable way to non‑financial stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong background in finance operations, management accounting, and control frameworks.
• Candidates moving straight from practice with demonstratable hands‑on accounting and process improvements are also encouraged to apply.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

London, England, United Kingdom

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