Finance Manager – Revenue & Strategy for Broadcasting

News Uk; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Pension scheme

Book discounts

Volunteer days

Job summary

News UK is seeking a Junior Finance Manager to join the finance team and partner with business units to optimise revenue across broadcasting brands. The role reports to the London Finance Manager with a dotted line to the Head of Finance in Peterborough and involves close collaboration with key stakeholders to deliver insightful financial outputs.

You will drive month-end processes, analyse trends, and oversee balance sheet reconciliations while supporting budgeting and forecasting for radio and

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with experience in a similar role or can demonstrate qualified by experience.
• Proven track record in Management Accounting within the broadcasting or media industry.
• Commercially aware coupled 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

Management accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Stakeholder engagement

Financial software

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Qualified by experience

Job description

News UK is seeking a Junior Finance Manager to join the finance team and partner with business units to optimise revenue across broadcasting brands. The role reports to the London Finance Manager with a dotted line to the Head of Finance in Peterborough and involves close collaboration with key stakeholders to deliver insightful financial outputs.

You will drive month-end processes, analyse trends, and oversee balance sheet reconciliations while supporting budgeting and forecasting for radio and