Finance Manager – FP&A & International Ops (14‑Month)

Pan Macmillan Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent publishing company in Greater London is seeking a Finance Manager for a 14-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will take full ownership of financial reporting and analysis while partnering with budget holders across departments. The role involves managing overheads, supporting international finance, and playing a key part in strategic projects that impact business decisions. Applicants must be fully qualified accountants with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted private medical insurance

Flexible working hours

75% off all company books

Cycle to work scheme

Daily free breakfast

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Excellent Excel skills and analytical experience.
• Proven ability to review financial workflows for efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage overhead reporting and cost control for the finance team.
• Work with budget holders to manage promotional costs.
• Review P&L statements for subsidiaries in different countries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Commercial Acumen

Community and integrity

Curiosity

Process improvement

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Biblio

Job description

A prominent publishing company in Greater London is seeking a Finance Manager for a 14-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will take full ownership of financial reporting and analysis while partnering with budget holders across departments. The role involves managing overheads, supporting international finance, and playing a key part in strategic projects that impact business decisions. Applicants must be fully qualified accountants with strong analytical and communication skills.