Finance Manager

Rapali S.A. - Mosablock; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent media group is searching for a Finance Manager who will lead a dynamic team and oversee various financial processes. The successful candidate will possess strong academic credentials alongside relevant experience in finance and a keen willingness to pursue professional qualifications. This broad role includes management of reporting, audits, and credit control processes while conducting financial analysis to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Excellent academics are required, including minimum A* and A for A-levels.
• Relevant post-university finance experience is needed.
• Currently pursuing or keen on pursuing ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a growing Finance team, managing junior members.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage reporting and the yearly audit.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Sage skills

Education

A* and A for A-levels

First-Class or 2:1 from a top university

Tools

Sage

Job description

REF: RI53679

Job Title: Finance Manager

Industry: Media

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Salary Guide: £45,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

Our client is an established media group with a strong presence across digital and broadcast platforms. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Manager will work in a broad and varied role, working with numerous stakeholders and managing a team. The successful candidate will have excellent academics and a strong ambition to progress in their career and professional qualifications.

Description

The duties and responsibilities for this Finance Manager role include, but are not limited to:

• Lead a growing Finance team, overseeing and managing junior members.
• Manage reporting and the yearly audit.
• Manage the monthly group management accounting.
• Oversee and manage the companys credit control processes, ensuring timely collections, maintaining healthy cash flow, and minimising bad debts.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making, including performance reviews, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of annual group external audits.
• Support the maintenance of a robust financial control.
  
  

Skills

The skills and experience required for this Finance Manager role include, but are not limited to:

• Excellent academics, minimum A* and A for A-levels, and a First-Class or 2:1 from a top university.
• Relevant post-university finance experience.
• Currently pursuing or keen on pursuing ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is desirable.
• Good Sage skills are desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and an excellent work ethic.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

Apply

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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for over 35 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.