Group Finance Manager - entertainment

Handle Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment business in London is seeking an interim Finance Manager for a 12-month contract. You will oversee month-end and quarter-end closes and ensure compliance with US GAAP across multiple legal entities. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with at least 2 years of PQE and possess strong technical accounting and analytical skills. The role offers a dynamic environment with a commitment to equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ideally 2+ years' PQE experience.
• Strong technical accounting and analytical skills required.
• Proven experience with audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly/quarterly close processes and journal reviews.
• Manage brand and central P&Ls.
• Support consolidation, forecasting, and reporting.

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 contact. 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:

• 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, and new initiatives
• 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.