Finance Manager
hace 12 días
Loughton
Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Essex (Office-based with 1 day WFH) Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Company Our client are a fast-growing and well-established media and events business with a diverse portfolio in both B2C and B2B sectors. Alongside delivering large-scale events, they also operate a number of successful digital and publishing brands. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Finance Manager to join their team in a newly created role. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to step into a broad, hands-on position with exposure to senior leadership and real influence on the business. The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while managing a small team. This is a varied role combining financial reporting, team leadership, and process improvement within a dynamic, growing environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team, • Own and deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts, • Partner with internal stakeholders to provide financial insight and analysis, • Review and approve payment runs, • Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, • Produce statutory accounts for multiple entities, • Support year-end processes, including audit and tax reporting, • Conduct financial analysis to identify trends and opportunities, • Drive cost control and improve financial performance, • Review and enhance systems, processes, and internal controls About You • ACA / ACCA qualified, • Experience managing or supervising a team, • Background in practice (audit) looking for a first move into industry OR existing Finance Manager experience, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally, • Advanced Excel skills, • Experience with accounting systems (e.g. Sage) is advantageous, • Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment What’s on Offer • Clear progression pathway into senior finance leadership, • High level of exposure to key decision-makers, • Supportive and collaborative working culture, • Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business, • Flexible working (1 day from home) Apply Now If you’re looking for a broad and impactful Finance Manager role within a growing business, we’d love to hear from you. If you are selected for 1st stage you will be contacted within 5 days of receipt of your application