Finance Manager

Marks Sattin Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing digital media and technology business is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day finance operations. This hands-on role involves managing the finance function, producing monthly accounts, and supporting senior leaders with strategic insights. The ideal candidate should be a qualified accountant and possess strong management accounting experience. A creative, fast-paced environment offers hybrid working and career progression opportunities within a vibrant team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong management accounting and reporting experience.
• Excellent Excel skills and confidence with finance systems.
• Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts and variance analysis.
• Lead budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles.
• Manage cashflow, banking, payroll, expenses and supplier payments.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Support pricing, commercial modelling and new business proposals.
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors.

Skills

Management accounting

Reporting

Excel skills

Financial communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent

Job description

We are supporting a fast growing digital media and technology business is looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of day-to-day finance operations and support the leadership team with clear, commercial insight.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a creative, fast‑paced environment and wants to make a real impact. You'll manage the full finance function, deliver accurate reporting, and partner closely with senior leaders to support strategic decision‑making. You'll also help improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance financial visibility across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts and variance analysis.
• Lead budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles.
• Manage cashflow, banking, payroll, expenses and supplier payments.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Support pricing, commercial modelling and new business proposals.
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong management accounting and reporting experience.
• Excellent Excel skills and confidence with finance systems.
• Able to communicate financial information clearly to non‑finance teams.
• Experience in digital media, tech, creative environments is a bonus.

What's on Offer

• A collaborative, creative culture within a growing digital media/tech business.
• Real ownership and influence over the finance function.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Hybrid working and clear progression opportunities.

Based in Reading, offering hybrid working, this organisation is vibrant, high growth and amazing platform to grow into leadership within a fantastic team. Please get in touch with your CV and any supporting information for a confidential call.

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