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Financial Controller - Media & Sports

  • Location: London
  • Salary: £90000 - £100000.00 per annum + excellent benefits
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted almost 2 years ago

  • Sector: finance
  • Type: hybrid
  • Contact: Ricci Gowland
  • Contact Email: ricci.gowland@handle.co.uk
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 02 February 2023
  • Job Ref: BBBH98715

Our client, a global sports and media business (media agency) are looking for a Group Finance Manager to join their finance department, who will be reporting to the UK Divisional Controller. This excellent role will be mainly responsible for the reporting of monthly financials to senior management.

The Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements in accordance with IFRS and GAAP
  • Analyse fluctuations in monthly operating results
  • Complete month end process, including adjustments and reconciliations
  • Assist in the preparation and review of annual audited financial statements
  • Review, assess and document accounting and financial reporting
  • Key contact with external auditors
  • Assist in the design and execution of effective controls to ensure appropriate accounting treatment is applied to all company transactions
  • Assist with special projects and ad-hoc requests, as necessary

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a Group Finance Manager role:

  • Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
  • Experience with IFRS and US GAAP
  • Degree Qualified
  • Advance Excel skills (v lookups, pivot tables, macros)
  • Good attention to detail
  • Works well in a team and able to engage with people at all levels

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