Finance Manager (Project Accounting)

JasperRose – A Sphere Digital Recruitment Group Company; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Media business in Manchester is seeking a Finance Manager (Project Accounting) to oversee project accounting and lead a team of accountants. This role is pivotal following a finance transformation, offering a competitive salary and benefits including a 10% bonus, pension, and healthcare.

Benefits

10% bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience.
• Experience in project accounting with WIP management.
• Experience managing a team of 4+.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 4 Accountants.
• Manage project accounting, ensuring correct cost allocation.
• Drive automation and efficiency in financial statements.

Skills

Project Accounting

WIP Management

Team Management

Financial Accounting

Process Improvement

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Oracle

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Director at JasperRose - Recruiting Accountants into Consumer & Media Brands

Finance Manager (Project Accounting) | £60,000-£67,000 + bonus | Listed Media business | Manchester (2 days in the office) | Permanent role

A Finance Manager (Project Accounting) is required to join a leading Media business based in Manchester (hybrid working, 2 days in the office). This is a critical hire in what is a newly created role following on from a period of finance transformation within the business.

Reporting to the Head of RTR, you will manage a team of 4 and take ownership for the project accounting across their programmes. This role involves extensive WIP management and project costing as well as driving process change and automation across the project accounting function.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a team of 4 Accountants/Assistant Accountants
• Management of the project accounting for the business, ensuring all project costs are allocated correctly
• WIP management across all projects
• Driving automation and efficiency to ensure accurate and timely production of financial statements
• Partner with key stakeholders across the business to identify errors and manage these in a timely manner
• Leading the month end and year end across project accounting
• Supporting with the improvement of existing ERP system and working with the project team to drive improvements

What they are looking for:

• Qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience
• Experience working in a project accounting role previously where you have allocated costs/ dealt with WIP
• Experience managing a team (ideally 4+)
• Strong financial accounting background including experience leading year-end and month-end
• Knowledge of a large ERP system, Oracle would be preferable
• Proactive with the ability to drive and lead change & automations across the business

In return for your hardwork, you will be working for a well-known brand where you will be making an impact from day one. You will receive excellent benefits including a 10% bonus, pension, and healthcare and the opportunity to progress in this successful group.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution and Advertising Services

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