Finance Manager - Creative Agency

Finance Manager - Media The Opportunity We are looking for a Finance Manager to join a growing media business, reporting to the Finance Director and taking ownership of a broad finance function. This is a hands-on role covering month-end, bookkeeping, project accounting, revenue recognition, media accruals, reporting and forecasting, alongside the management of two Finance Assistants. Ideal for a recently qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with 3-4 years' relevant experience who is ready to take the next step. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team and manage two Finance Assistants.
• Manage the month-end close process.
• Oversee project finances, revenue recognition and media accruals.
• Produce budgets, forecasts and management reports.
• Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis.
• Review sales invoices and supplier requests.
• Improve finance processes, systems and controls.
• Provide financial insight and constructive challenge to the wider business.
• Support the Finance Director with wider projects.
• Identify opportunities to use technology and AI to improve efficiency. About You
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• 3-4 years' relevant finance experience.
• Experience within media, creative, entertainment or service-based businesses.
• Strong accounting and double-entry knowledge.
• Advanced Excel/spreadsheet skills.
• Confident using finance systems and improving processes.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring junior staff.
• Organised, proactive and commercially minded.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. The Opportunity A fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to step into a Finance Manager role within the media sector, with genuine responsibility across finance, team leadership and business partnering. Desired Skills and Experience Finance Manager - Media Location: London Salary: Competitive, depending on experience The Opportunity We are looking for a Finance Manager to join a growing media business, reporting to the Finance Director and taking ownership of a broad finance function. This is a hands-on role covering month-end, bookkeeping, project accounting, revenue recognition, media accruals, reporting and forecasting, alongside the management of two Finance Assistants. Ideal for a recently qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with 3-4 years' relevant experience who is ready to take the next step. Key Responsibilities Lead the finance team and manage two Finance Assistants. Manage the month-end close process. Oversee project finances, revenue recognition and media accruals. Produce budgets, forecasts and management reports. Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis. Review sales invoices and supplier requests. Improve finance processes, systems and controls. Provide financial insight and constructive challenge to the wider business. Support the Finance Director with wider projects. Identify opportunities to use technology and AI to improve efficiency. About You ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. 3-4 years' relevant finance experience. Experience within media, creative, entertainment or service-based businesses. Strong accounting and double-entry knowledge. Advanced Excel/spreadsheet skills. Confident using finance systems and improving processes. Previous experience managing or mentoring junior staff. Organised, proactive and commercially minded. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. The Opportunity A fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to step into a Finance Manager role within the media sector, with genuine responsibility across finance, team leadership and business partnering.

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