A fantastic opportunity has come up to work with one of the UK's leading TV platforms as Finance Manager based in London's South Bank, where they offer flexible working on a hybrid pattern.
As the Finance Manager you will be reporting in to the Chief Financial Officer's area, and you will be responsible for providing business support to team management and staff through the provision of high-quality management information and support with the businesses financial activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES: (but not limited to:)
Review draft trial balances and other data drawn from the finance system, identify areas of concern and take responsibility for and work with other members of the finance department to resolve any issues arising from the review.
Prepare monthly management accounts in a timely manner for review by the departmental directors. Identify and explain variances between actual and forecast results and identify issues to be brought to the attention of management.
Prepare draft commentary on management accounts.
Manage distribution of online management reporting to directors, heads of department and other budget holders as appropriate.
Act as first point of contact for any queries arising from management information distributed.
Work with the Finance Executives to ensure proper month end closure.
Take responsibility for month end timetable, ensuring that sufficient time is allowed for proper review of management information prior to its formal presentation to Directors.
Prepare and post month end management journals.
Ensure inter-company reconciliations are maintained.
Check monthly payroll data supplied and prepare and process monthly payroll journal into the finance system.
Reconcile salary control, HMRC PAYE & NI and staff loan accounts monthly.
SKILLS:
Strong financial background and experience.
Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA).
Prior experience of delivering completed, accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
Experience in carrying out analysis and writing reports based upon that analysis.
Experience of working with line management and able to communicate financial matters in an accessible way.
Experience with SAP By Design and/or Net-suite Finance systems advantageous.
Good Excel skills.
Strong communication skills and able to get message across clearly and confidently.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Collaborative team player and able to build and maintain effective working relationships.
Driven to achieve
Highly organised, responsive, with strong attention to detail.
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.
