Finance Manager: Close & Forecasting (3‑Month)

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications company in Greater London is seeking a detail-driven Financial Manager for a 3-month FTC. The role involves managing core accounting operations, overseeing the financial close process, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have a professional accounting qualification and experience in financial reconciliations and variance analysis. The position supports hybrid work, with office-based days during the week.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Experience supporting external audits.
• Demonstrable experience with general ledger accounting.
• Strong proficiency in financial reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across finance teams.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical mindset.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day general ledger accounting including reconciliations and analysis.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare financial reporting packages.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Track actuals vs budget during budgeting processes.

Skills

Financial reconciliations

Variance analysis

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Collaboration across finance teams

Education

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Accounting systems

Excel (advanced preferred)

Job description

A leading communications company in Greater London is seeking a detail-driven Financial Manager for a 3-month FTC. The role involves managing core accounting operations, overseeing the financial close process, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have a professional accounting qualification and experience in financial reconciliations and variance analysis. The position supports hybrid work, with office-based days during the week.