Finance Analyst | Media & Advertising | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £57,000
Robert Half are working with one of the world’s largest Media & Advertising groups to recruit a Finance Analyst into their London-based finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified auditor, ideally with IFRS 16 leases experience, to step into a high-visibility role within a globally recognised business.
Operating across 200+ entities within an international structure, the organisation supports a portfolio of media agencies, providing strong international exposure and a broad view of regional financial operations. The role offers regular interaction with senior finance stakeholders, giving you the chance to build relationships, develop commercially, and gain valuable insight across multiple markets.
📊 About the Position
Reporting into a Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting regional reporting cycles, partnering with local finance teams, and delivering high-quality analysis across multiple international markets. Your responsibilities will include:
• Ownership of reporting for 2–3 markets, partnering closely with local finance teams.
• Analysing monthly results and quarterly forecasts, ensuring accuracy and integrity of submissions.
• Preparing insightful commentary for senior regional and global stakeholders.
• Reviewing and interrogating SOX controls documentation in line with internal requirements.
• Identifying and resolving key balance sheet and P&L reporting issues.
• Supporting local teams with accounting queries, including IFRS 16 leases where applicable.
• Driving process improvements through data, automation, and use of emerging technologies.
📋 What we’re looking for
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CA) – Newly qualified.
• Background in audit, ideally from a big 4 firm.
• Exposure to IFRS 16 leases is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skillset with the ability to interpret large data sets.
• Experience working in a SOX-controlled environment is advantageous.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across international teams.
🤝 What’s on offer
• Salary of £57,000.
• Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office.
• 25 days holiday
• Additional Christmas shutdown (on top of annual leave).
• Competitive pension scheme with up to 10.5% employer contribution.
• Life assurance.
• Private healthcare and dental options.
• Access to GP services.
• Health & Wellbeing fund.
• Christmas shopping vouchers.
• Summer hours – early finish on Fridays.
• Access to a vibrant, collaborative office environment with a strong social culture.
• Excellent progression opportunities within a global organisation.
💼 Why this role could be your next move
This is an ideal first move out of practice for a newly qualified auditor looking to gain international exposure within a fast-paced environment. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple markets, developing both your technical and commercial skillset while contributing to high-impact regional reporting.