Finance Manager (9 month Fixed Term Contract)

Inizio; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Inizio is seeking a Finance Manager for a 9-month fixed contract in London. The role involves financial reporting and management, working closely with the Finance Director, while fostering process improvements. Ideal for a qualified accountant with experience in dynamic service environments, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leader in medical communications.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant required.
• Experience in a similar role within a creative or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of project accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver accurate month-end close.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and support forecasting.
• Oversee finance operations including accounts payable and receivables.

Skills

Project accounting

Revenue recognition

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Manager (9 month Fixed Term Contract)

London, United Kingdom

Finance Manager, UK (9-month Fixed Term Contract)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our ApotheCom team on a 9-month fixed term contract basis.

ApotheCom is an exciting leader in the field of medical communications. Drawn together from several backgrounds including the pharmaceutical industry, research, marketing, medical and regulatory writing, sales, publishing, digital media and design, we have the experience and all-round ability to conceive and deliver the best quality medical communications programmes.

About the role

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Manager will take ownership of financial reporting, oversight of daily operations and contribute to ongoing improvements in finance processes. This opportunity is ideal for a qualified Accountant, who is looking to work in a fast-moving agency environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and deliver accurate month-end close, including journals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and support forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts with variance reporting to actuals.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition in line with project timelines and agency financial models.
• Oversee day-to-day partnership with Finance Shared Services to manage finance operations including accounts payable, receivables, and cashflow.
• Manage team members liaising with internal client service teams, to ensure timely and accurate billing and project reporting.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from stakeholders including group finance and tax.
• Provide financial insights to management to support business decision-making.
• Pro-actively identify and implement process improvements across systems and reporting.

About you:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Experience in a similar role within a creative, communications, or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of project accounting and revenue recognition.
• Proficient with finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

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