Job Description

This well-established, multiple-award winning and truly independent Publisher is an employer of choice with a healthy balance sheet and an enviable client list. They are now looking to recruit a hands-on but commercially astute Finance Manager to look after their day-to-day financial operations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Full responsibility for the monthly management reporting – P&L, Balance Sheet, variance analysis & commentary.
• Assist auditors with preparation of audit files and year-end accounts.
• Oversight of transactional accounting with support of the Finance Assistant.
• Presentation of financial results to the Management Board.
• Business planning, including supporting the annual budget process, monitoring of performance against budgets, and monitoring the performance of individual titles against forecast.
• Maintenance of financial systems and procedures.
• Managing relationships with banks, and account management to ensure sufficient funds are available to carry out activities.
• Fulfilling accounting and reporting requirements to both internal and external bodies.
• Setting up of new financial management and reporting systems as required.
• Production of bi-annual author royalty statements and payment of royalties due.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading player in this highly creative, relaxed, fun but also fast-paced and challenging industry. Working close to the business and seeing your efforts make a tangible difference.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• You are ideally a qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with a proven background in managing financial operations with a core focus on month-end ideally within an SME environment.
• Previous experience in the media & entertainment industry is preferred but not essential.
• The ability to quickly establish credibility with sales and business teams and take a bigger picture view whilst still keeping a tight reign on the financials is paramount.