Senior Finance Manager

Brewer Morris; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly expanding global media company is seeking a Senior Financial Control Manager in London. This role involves leading the financial control team, managing financial reporting, and driving process improvements in a dynamic environment. Ideal for candidates with a strong accounting background and leadership experience, this position offers opportunities for career development within a high-growth organization. Hybrid working available.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Influence strategy in a growing company

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in financial control and audit.
• Experience in managing complex, fast-paced environments.
• Comfortable working with ERP and financial technology tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the financial control team.
• Oversee all aspects of financial reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical mindset

Proficient with Excel

Knowledge of IFRS

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA /ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial technology tools

Job description

A rapidly expanding global media company is seeking a Senior Financial Control Manager to lead and grow its financial control team.

With operations across multiple regions and ambitious plans for continued growth, this is a key leadership role within the Finance function. You’ll take ownership of financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and drive process improvements that support a dynamic, evolving business. Beyond leading the current team, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and scale the function, influencing financial governance at a global level.

Based in the heart of London on a hybrid basis, this is an ideal next step for someone ready for their second or third industry move – a chance to manage a team, make an impact, and thrive in a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment that prioritises your career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the financial control team fostering a collaborative culture
• Oversee all aspects of financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS and UKGAAP.
• Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes, delivering high‑quality financial statements.
• Coordinate group and statutory audits, acting as the key contact with external auditors.
• Strengthen internal controls and implement best practices to and ensure compliance.
• Review and refine financial policies and procedures to support a growing global business.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Accountant (ACA /ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical expertise.
• Experience in an accounting practice.
• Extensive experience in financial control, audit, or similar roles within complex, fast‑paced environments.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and scale teams.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP; tax and transfer pricing exposure is a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem‑solving ability.
• Proficient with Excel and comfortable working with ERP systems and financial technology tools.

Why Join?

• Be part of a high‑growth global media brand with ambitious plans.
• Lead a critical function with scope to expand your team and influence strategy.
• Enjoy clear opportunities for career progression as they continue to scale.

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