Finance Manager

CMC Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international entertainment business in Greater London is seeking a qualified Finance Manager to oversee operational finance. The role involves managing month-end processes, reporting, and collaborating with budget holders. The ideal candidate should be a practice trained accountant with strong analytical skills and experience in cost centre management. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £75,000 to £80,000 plus a 20% bonus, allowing for 2-3 days of onsite work.

Benefits

20% bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with practice training.
• Experience in operational finance management.
• Strong analytical skills for budget management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month end process for accurate reporting.
• Manage operational cost centres and budget insights.
• Enhance reporting tools to improve spending visibility.

Job description

Job Description

Finance Manager

2-3 days onsite - Zone 1

£75,000 - £80,000 + 20% Bonus

Our client is a leading international entertainment business. As the company continues to grow and evolve, they are seeking a practice trained, qualified accountant to take ownership of operational finance across the group. Reporting directly to an accomplished senior finance leader, this role will play a critical part in managing core cost centres and ensuring a robust and efficient month end process.

Key responsibilities include :

• Full ownership of the month end process, including preparation, review and delivery of accurate and timely management information.
• End-to-end responsibility for operational cost centres (e.g., Marketing, Legal, HR, and other support functions), partnering with budget holders to provide insight, challenge and effective cost control.
• Preparation of monthly cost centre reporting, variance analysis and actionable commentary for senior stakeholders.
• Supporting the development and enhancement of reporting tools and processes to improve visibility of operational spending.
• Liaising with international teams to ensure all monthly submissions and data inputs are accurate and aligned with group timelines.

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