Job Description
Handle a are delighted to be partnering with a leading media and entertainment company in their search for a commercially minded Senior Finance Manager to join UK Finance team.
This is a broad and high-impact position with responsibility across commercial finance, FP&A, financial control, and process improvement. The Senior Finance Manager will play a central role in maintaining strong financial governance, delivering high-quality management information, and supporting critical business decision-making.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Finance Manager ready to step into a Financial Controller-level role within the next 6 months.
Role:
* Coordinate and manage the month-end process
* Oversee Accounts Assistants (AP & AR), ensuring integrity of data and inputs
* Review and post month-end journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, petty cash, bank reconciliations)
* Prepare accurate and timely management reporting (management accounts, P&L analysis, payroll analysis, and ad hoc reporting)
* Review and sign off balance sheet reconciliations
* Assist with UK statutory accounts preparation
* Lead preparation and submission of VAT returns to HMRC
* Review payroll preparation, submit payment files
* Ensure SAP/SAP ByDesign data accuracy and contribute to system and process improvements
* Lead financial initiatives and provide commercial insight
* Support budgeting and reforecasting processes
* Work closely with the US Finance team on regular reporting
* Collaborate with the UK COO on month-end analysis and performance commentary
* Monitor P&L performance and key financial metrics
* Present management accounts with variance analysis and commentary
* Support the UK COO and CFO with data and analysis
* Contribute to systems projects, process improvements, due diligence and acquisitions
* Deliver meaningful financial insight linking results to business strategy
The successful candidate will have the below:
* Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in a medium/large enterprise
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent)
* Degree in Finance or Accountancy (preferred)
* Strong SAP / SAP experience
* Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
* Power BI experience (desirable)
* Proven finance management experience with readiness to step into Financial Controller responsibilities
* Strong communication skills across all organisational levels
This is a fantastic, hands-on finance manager position with scope and exposure across the whole business. Apply now!
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.