Interim Commercial Finance Manager

Hays Senior Finance; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency seeks a Finance Manager for Live Experiences and Events in London. This role involves overseeing financial operations, leading reconciliations, and partnering with various teams to enhance financial performance. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong FP&A skills and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong FP&A experience, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent business partnering and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading event reconciliations and managing rolling forecasts.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly financial reports.
• Partnering with marketing for project planning and cost control.

Skills

FP&A experience

Financial modelling

Business partnering

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Your new company
As Finance Manager for Live Experiences and Events, you'll report to the Head of Finance and lead financial operations for a portfolio of high-profile productions. You'll be an Accounts Receivable Analyst and act as a senior business partner to the Live Events, Live Experiences, and Marketing teams.
Your new role

• Leading event reconciliations and managing rolling forecasts
• Preparing and reviewing monthly financial reports and settlements
• Partnering with marketing and ticketing teams to support project planning and cost control
• Overseeing accounts receivable processes and aged debt reviews
• Providing insightful analysis, financial modelling, and scenario planning
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong FP&A experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliations
• Proven ability to support commercial decision-making through financial modelling
• Excellent business partnering and communication skills
• Commercially minded with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Strong leadership and mentoring experience
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

What you need to do now


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