Interim Finance Manager - Management Reporting and Systems

Handle Recruitment Limited; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media brand is seeking an Interim Senior Finance Manager to oversee management reporting and enhance system processes. This role involves leading a high-performing team, driving improvements in reporting, and acting as a liaison between finance users and technical teams. Candidates should possess a professional accounting qualification and extensive ERP experience, preferably within a large organization.

Qualifications

• Professional Accounting Qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of finance processes, controls, and reporting cycles.
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise-level ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production and review of monthly and quarterly consolidated management reports.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes and data literacy.
• Line-manage a high-performing team and provide development support.

Skills

Management reporting

Stakeholder leadership

System ownership

Financial analysis

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP BPC/SAC

ERP systems

Job description

Interim Senior Finance Manager needed for a market-leading global media brand! This role is a combination of management reporting, system ownership (SAP BPC/SAC), and stakeholder leadership. Responsible for delivering high-quality consolidated reporting, driving system improvements, and supporting financial insight across a complex commercial group.

Key responsibilities -

• Lead the production and review of monthly and quarterly consolidated management reports for executive and board-level stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, data literacy, and financial storytelling to enhance value-added analysis
• Provide financial support on ad-hoc analysis, strategic initiatives, and external reporting preparation
• Act as the primary liaison between finance users, technical teams, and third-party providers for system-related issues, change requests, and defect resolution
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with finance, technology, and external partners to support reporting, controls, and system initiatives
• Line-manage a high-performing team, providing coaching, mentoring, and development support
• Act as deputy to the Head of Finance as required, representing the team across senior forums

Candidate requirements -

• Professional Accounting Qualification- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of finance processes, controls, and reporting cycles, ideally developed within a large, matrixed organisation
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise-level ERP systems, particularly in Finance & Accounting or Record-to-Report (RTR) functions
• Proven ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Be a proven line manager who can coach and mentor a small team

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.