Finance Manager, Broadcasting & Media Insights

Newscareers; Peterborough, Greater London; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

News UK is seeking a Junior Finance Manager to join our finance team in a business partnering role. You will work with key stakeholders to optimise revenue, provide financial insights, and champion best practices in financial management.

You will drive the month-end process for revenue, support budgeting and forecasting, manage balance sheet reconciliations and oversee offshore royalty reporting for audit and compliance.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
• Proven track record in Management Accounting within the broadcasting or media industry.
• Commercially aware with strong accounting skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrable management experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive the month-end process for revenue and related costs, seamlessly integrating your findings into the full profit and loss reporting.
• Collaborate with budget owners and other stakeholders to deliver financial insights that optimise revenue across all broadcasting operations.
• Analyse financial trends, variances, and performance metrics to support accurate budgeting and forecasting for our radio stations.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations, including accrued and deferred revenue, to ensure reporting accuracy and mitigate risks.
• Oversee offshore resources and royalty reporting, ensuring timely, accurate outputs and compliance with audit and SOX requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Independent worker

Management experience

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP software

Financial reporting tools

Excel

Job description

News UK is seeking a Junior Finance Manager to join our finance team in a business partnering role. You will work with key stakeholders to optimise revenue, provide financial insights, and champion best practices in financial management.

You will drive the month-end process for revenue, support budgeting and forecasting, manage balance sheet reconciliations and oversee offshore royalty reporting for audit and compliance.