Handle a are delighted to be partnering with a leading media and entertainment company in their search for a commercially minded Senior Finance Manager to join UK Finance team.
This is a broad and high-impact position with responsibility across commercial finance, FP&A, financial control, and process improvement. The Senior Finance Manager will play a central role in maintaining strong financial governance, delivering high-quality management information, and supporting critical business decision-making.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Finance Manager ready to step into a Financial Controller-level role within the next 6 months.
Role:
Coordinate and manage the month-end process
Oversee Accounts Assistants (AP & AR), ensuring integrity of data and inputs
Review and post month-end journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, petty cash, bank reconciliations)
Prepare accurate and timely management reporting (management accounts, P&L analysis, payroll analysis, and ad hoc reporting)
Review and sign off balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with UK statutory accounts preparation
Lead preparation and submission of VAT returns to HMRC
Review payroll preparation, submit payment files
Ensure SAP/SAP ByDesign data accuracy and contribute to system and process improvements
Lead financial initiatives and provide commercial insight
Support budgeting and reforecasting processes
Work closely with the US Finance team on regular reporting
Collaborate with the UK COO on month-end analysis and performance commentary
Monitor P&L performance and key financial metrics
Present management accounts with variance analysis and commentary
Support the UK COO and CFO with data and analysis
Contribute to systems projects, process improvements, due diligence and acquisitions
Deliver meaningful financial insight linking results to business strategy
The successful candidate will have the below:
Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in a medium/large enterprise
Fully qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent)
Degree in Finance or Accountancy (preferred)
Strong SAP / SAP experience
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Power BI experience (desirable)
Proven finance management experience with readiness to step into Financial Controller responsibilities
Strong communication skills across all organisational levels
This is a fantastic, hands-on finance manager position with scope and exposure across the whole business. Apply now!
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.
