Senior Group Finance Manager

Future Publishing; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Publishing seeks a Senior Finance Manager to join their Corporate Reporting team, focused on intercompany accounting and group consolidation. This hybrid role demands an accounting qualification and offers a competitive salary between £50,000 - £75,000, along with additional perks like uncapped leave and profit-sharing bonuses.

Benefits

Uncapped leave

Profit-sharing bonus

Referral rewards

Wellbeing support

Share Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• Qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent/QBE).
• Experience in large organizations.
• Able to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Review group processes for intercompany accounting.
• Manage consolidation for net assets monthly.
• Prepare subsidiary accounts and related documentation.

Skills

Management accounting

Process improvement

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Netsuite

Planning analytics

BigQuery

Job description

The Corporate Reporting team has recently expanded as we continue to strengthen the quality of our systems and processes to deliver best in class internal and external reporting. The opportunity to work with our in-house taxation and treasury teams as part of a team of qualified finance professionals. As someone in the Group Finance function our Senior Finance Managers will be focused on achieving a roadmap of continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing

You'll be part of the Corporate Reporting team, reporting to the Director of Corporate Finance. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Intercompany accounting: Responsible for reviewing group processes and controls to embed best practice across all areas of intercompany accounting.
• Group Consolidation: Ensure intercompany Net Assets (intercompany working capital and cash) are cleared optimally on a monthly basis
• Entity accounting: Rightsize equity balances in each entity to align with optimal tax treatment for the group, through dividend policy. Manage the strike off process for entities where applicable to maintain optimal group structure
• Loan accounting: Work with Treasury and Tax teams to ensure intercompany debt is optimal for forex hedging and taxation purposes.
• Integration and Hive up of acquisitions: Responsible for the hive up and integration of acquired entities.
• Statutory Accounts: Responsible for the preparation and filing of subsidiary entity accounts and related documentation
• External Reporting Support: Responsible for modelling and documentation of Going Concern and Viability and related disclosures in the half year and annual reports

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Appropriate accounting qualification ACA/CIMA/ACCA (or equivalent/QBE)
• Prior experience of management accounting within a large organisation
• Able to drive to challenge and improve processes
• Experience in Netsuite, Planning analytics, BigQuery or other Financial/ data systems desirable

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £50,000 - £75,000

This is a Hybrid role from our Cardiff Office, working three days from the office, two from home

... Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level P4

Who are we...

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities - and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table - it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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