Hybrid Finance Manager - Close, Reporting & Forecasting

Publicis Groupe UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications company in London is seeking a detail-driven Financial Manager for a 3-month FTC to oversee core accounting operations, manage financial reporting, and support audit activities. The role involves extensive collaboration with finance teams and requires a professional accounting qualification. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and proficiency in financial reconciliations. This position offers a hybrid working environment, balancing office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting external audits.
• Demonstrable experience with general ledger accounting and financial close.
• Strong proficiency in financial reconciliations and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day general ledger accounting including reconciliations and analysis.
• Prepare, analyze, and review monthly financial reporting packages.
• Support internal and external audits, including responding to audit queries.

Skills

Financial reconciliations

Variance analysis

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

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Education

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

A leading communications company in London is seeking a detail-driven Financial Manager for a 3-month FTC to oversee core accounting operations, manage financial reporting, and support audit activities. The role involves extensive collaboration with finance teams and requires a professional accounting qualification. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and proficiency in financial reconciliations. This position offers a hybrid working environment, balancing office and remote work.