Job Description
FINANCE MANAGER – MEDIA
RICHMOND – HYBRID – PERMANENT – MEDIA BUSINESS WITH A CREATIVE MISSION
£70,000 - £75,000 BENEFITS
Are you a Finance Manager looking for a broader role in a mission-led business? Do you thrive in creative, collaborative environments?
We're hiring for a media organisation with a strong educational focus. They're looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to lead day-to-day finance operations while shaping the strategic direction of the team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and purpose in their work.
WISH LIST
* Experience producing management accounts, forecasts, and financial reports
* Confident managing budgets and supporting strategic planning
* A proactive mindset with the ability to improve processes and guide a small team
THE ROLE
* Lead financial planning and management reporting
* Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts
* Manage the budgeting process and provide analysis to senior leadership
* Oversee cash flow, forecasting, and long-term planning
* Support funding compliance and regulatory reporting (ESFA, OfS, DfE)
* Develop business cases and support investment decisions
* Manage annual audit and liaise with external auditors
* Maintain strong internal controls and risk management processes
* Lead and develop the finance team
* Oversee procurement and supplier contracts
* Communicate financial performance to non-finance colleagues
YOUR PROFILE
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA, CIMA)
* Effective communicator – written & verbal
* Good working knowledge of MS Excel
* Experienced in education, media, or regulated sectors
* Comfortable working across multiple sites and managing multiple priorities
SALARY & BENEFITS
* £70,000 - £75,000 benefits
* 2 days in Kingston, 2 days in Woking, 1 day from home
* Permanent contract