The Group Finance Manager will lead the Head Office Finance team, ensuring quality financial reporting and a strong controls environment. Responsibilities include delivering monthly accounts, forecasting, treasury management, cashflow oversight, and year-end audits. The role requires a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in team leadership, ERP systems, and process improvement. Based in London, with one day working from home.
Group Finance Manager – Overview
Location: London (1 day WFH)
Reporting to: Head of Finance - Group
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Media, Sport, and Entertainment
Company Overview
A well-established organization within the media and sports sector is seeking a Group Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, team management, and controls. The business has grown significantly over the years, managing multiple assets and partnerships, including media rights agreements. It is known for hosting high-profile events and providing a dynamic work environment with career progression opportunities.
Role Overview
The Group Finance Manager will take ownership of the Head Office Finance team, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of financial reporting, budgetary control, and compliance. This role is key in maintaining a robust controls environment and providing financial guidance across the organization. The position will involve close collaboration with senior stakeholders, particularly the Head of Finance (Group) and department heads.
The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in managing finance teams, forecasting, and reporting. They will also play an instrumental role in improving financial processes and controls while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Responsible for producing and delivering the monthly management accounts for the head office in a timely and accurate manner.
- Oversight of the group’s consolidated management accounts pack, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Maintain and review cashflow forecasts for head office entities and prepare the group cashflow report.
- Regularly assess the group balance sheet, ensuring financial integrity and compliance.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the budgeting process for head office entities, providing key insights and ownership of financial planning.
- Support departmental heads in financial decision-making through accurate forecasting and analysis.
- Work closely with senior finance leadership to improve reporting structures and enhance business visibility.
Audit & Compliance
- Oversee and manage the year-end audit process across multiple entities, ensuring all requirements are met.
- Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and other governing bodies, acting as the primary contact for financial correspondence.
- Manage the VAT reporting and reconciliation process, ensuring timely submission and accuracy.
- Ensure intercompany reconciliations are completed effectively, maintaining strong financial controls.
Team Leadership & Treasury Management
- Manage and develop the Head Office Finance team, providing leadership and mentorship.
- Oversee the Treasury function, ensuring effective cash management and financial oversight.
- Track and manage the group’s Capex spend, providing guidance on fixed asset registers.
Process Improvement & Systems Optimization
- Drive efficiency improvements across finance processes, identifying areas for automation and optimization.
- Support the implementation and development of ERP systems (e.g., Exchequer/Netsuite) and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Document key financial policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across the group.
Candidate Profile & Skills
Essential Requirements:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 2-3 years’ post-qualification experience in a similar role.
- Proven experience in managing finance teams, mentoring and developing direct reports.
- Strong ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with senior leadership.
- Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
- Highly proficient in ERP systems (Exchequer/Netsuite) and reporting platforms (Tableau, Power BI – desirable but not essential).
- Strong numerical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and drive financial strategy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to senior stakeholders.
Behavioral Competencies:
- A proactive self-starter, able to take initiative in problem-solving.
- A team player, fostering collaboration across finance and non-finance teams.
- Ability to handle high-pressure environments, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- A continuous improvement mindset, seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency and business performance.
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