Group Finance Manager - entertainment

Handle Recruitment Limited; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment company is looking for an interim Finance Manager in London for a 12-month contract. The role involves overseeing month-end and quarter-end closes, managing P&Ls, supporting consolidation and reporting, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting and analytical skills, plus experience with audits. This is an opportunity to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE experience is preferred.
• Proven experience with audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly/quarterly close processes, journal reviews, and balance sheet analysis.
• Manage brand and central P&Ls.
• Support consolidation, forecasting, and reporting across global hubs.
• Partner with finance, tax, and commercial teams on compliance, process improvements.
• Manage audits, reconciliations, and outsourced R2R resources.

Skills

Technical accounting

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Global entertainment business is seeking an interim Finance Manager to join them on a 12-month contract. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you'll play a key role in overseeing month-end and quarter-end closes, ensuring compliance with US GAAP across numerous legal entities in multiple regions.

Key responsibilities:

1. Lead monthly/quarterly close processes, journal reviews, and balance sheet analysis
2. Manage brand and central P&Ls
3. Support consolidation, forecasting, and reporting across global hubs
4. Partner with finance, tax, and commercial teams on compliance, process improvements, and new initiatives
5. Manage audits, reconciliations, and outsourced R2R resources

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent) with ideally 2+ years' PQE experience
• Strong technical accounting, analytical, and Excel skills
• Proven experience with audits

Desirable:

• Experience in group accounting and SAP

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.