Finance Manager
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Finance Manager
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] | London, United Kingdom | Hybrid | Full-time | Mid-Senior level
Company Description
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] harnesses the power of modern media through leading agency brands [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], as well as global accelerator [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]; immersive experience group PMCI and access to integrated platform-based technologies and offerings from CJ, Epsilon and Influential.
A key business solution of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s digital-first, data-driven global solutions deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in over 100 countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.
Overview
The Role
We’re looking for a Finance Manager to join our Global Media Finance team, reporting to the Global Media Financial Controller. This is a high-visibility role with exposure across Global Media HQ and Group Corporate Finance, offering strong development opportunities and potential for progression within the year.
You’ll play a key role in delivering best-in-class financial reporting, supporting business decisions, and driving financial performance across multiple entities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts across Global Media HQ entities
- Lead balance sheet reconciliations and oversee financial controls
- Manage headcount and salary reconciliations, working closely with HR and Payroll
- Support Group reporting (flash, forecasts, variance analysis)
- Own the monthly rolling forecast, including personnel costs and recharges
- Deliver insightful P&L reporting with clear variance analysis
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting cycles
- Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance and Operations
- Support audits and internal control processes
Qualifications
- Strong experience in Finance/Accounting roles
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and commercial awareness
- Experience preparing and forecasting P&L
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/FP&A systems (e.g. SAP, Hyperion)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive, curious, and solutions-focused mindset
- Previous management experience is a plus
Additional Information
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including:
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[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.
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