Job Description
Finance Manager (ASAP start and hybrid in London Tuesday & Thursday)
About the Role
We're looking for a Finance Manager to play a key role in delivering timely and accurate financial reporting across a group of international companies, while supporting the Finance Director with day-to-day finance operations.
With operations across the UK, USA, Sweden, and Poland, this role offers international exposure and the chance to work in the fast-paced and ever-evolving video game industry - partnering with major platforms such as PlayStation, Xbox, and Netflix.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver accurate and timely month-end reporting in accordance with group deadlines.
* Prepare and review revenue and cost accruals, prepayments, and other month-end journals.
* Maintain a consolidation model incorporating multiple UK and overseas entities.
* Collaborate with international teams to ensure month-end accounts are completed on time.
* Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts; resolve outstanding items promptly.
* Reconcile intercompany accounts monthly.
* Support weekly and monthly cash flow planning.
* Prepare monthly and quarterly royalty reports for third-party developers.
* Assist with ad hoc financial projects and initiatives.
* Oversee Accounts Payable and Receivable processes, including invoice management and vendor/customer queries.
* Ensure bank and credit card reconciliations are up to date and accurate.
* Manage weekly payment runs and monthly payroll processes.
* Liaise regularly with finance contacts in overseas offices.
* File quarterly VAT returns for multiple entities.
* Support the implementation of improved processes and internal controls.
* Monitor departmental costs to ensure alignment with budgets and forecasts.
* Produce monthly reports and analysis for department heads.
* Assist with the annual audit across all group companies.
Candidate Profile
We’re looking for someone who is:
* A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
* Experienced in a high-growth, dynamic business environment.
* Comfortable working with professionals across all levels.
* A strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Detail-focused, proactive, and hands-on.
* Skilled at working under tight deadlines.
* Advanced in Excel.
* Adaptable and thrives in a fast-changing environment.
* Ideally familiar with Xero accounting software.
* Experienced in managing multiple entities and currencies.
* Preferably has experience in the video game industry or similar fields with advance/royalty structures.