Finance Manager - Lead Team & Process Improvement (Hybrid)

Bauer Media Outdoor UK; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working (3 days in office, 2 at home)

33 paid holidays including bank holidays

Pension scheme matched up to 8%

Life insurance and income protection

Cycle to work scheme

Travel/Season ticket loans

Job summary

A leading media company based in Woking is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee their finance team. This pivotal role involves managing a talented team, ensuring smooth accounting processes, and providing insightful financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, strong technical accounting knowledge, and experience in team management. You'll enjoy flexible working arrangements, 33 days of paid holidays, and a competitive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for skilled finance professionals.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with industry experience preferred.
• Experience managing a team and developing their performance.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, familiar with UK and DE GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of four, supporting their development and day‑to‑day work.
• Ensure management accounting processes run smoothly and deadlines are met.
• Review journals and manage balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)

Experience managing and coaching a team

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Confident communicator

Proficient in ERP and Excel

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)

Tools

Strong Excel skills

ERP systems experience

Job description

A leading media company based in Woking is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee their finance team. This pivotal role involves managing a talented team, ensuring smooth accounting processes, and providing insightful financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, strong technical accounting knowledge, and experience in team management. You'll enjoy flexible working arrangements, 33 days of paid holidays, and a competitive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for skilled finance professionals.