European Finance Manager
- Recruiter
- Sauce Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £50000 - £56000 per annum
- Posted
- 29 Nov 2016
- Closes
- 06 Dec 2016
- Ref
- EG22595
- Contact
- Ella Graham
- Job Title
- Finance Manager
- Category
- Digital
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Working for an iconic and globally renowned Media brand, this is a great position for a technically sound accountant who wants to work in a vibrant and fast/ever changing organisation. The company is listed on the stock exchange and this position is to manage the finance team for the European division of the business.
To be the successful candidate you will be qualified with proven experience of financial reporting, alongside managing the tax and audit processes.
The company is a media provider across various platforms and is constantly evolving, quickly growing and requires a down to earth, commercially minded individual to manage this finance team. You will need to liaise with and key department heads and have to manage a number of key relationships.
This is an exciting company and a great role for someone looking to move forward in their career.
The role:
- Manage, lead and train a small team (3-4 people);
- Oversee the delivery of month end management accounts;
- Prepare reports for Senior Finance Management, including detailed variance analysis of management accounts against budget;
- Prepare UK company Statutory Accounts;
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting process;
- Maintain Group schedules for capitalisation, interest and non-recurring costs;
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations for UK and European businesses, review and approve monthly reconciliations;
- Post & review UK Payroll including control checks and quarterly reconciliations;
- Cashflow management for UK & France, including forecasting and assessing/stating future funding requirements;
- Main contact for UK corporate and employment taxes; prepare and submit P11Ds, PSA & similar;
- Maintain consistent reporting formats for Group and update Group schedules for key financials.
The person:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent), ideally with 3 years PQE;
- Strong management and leadership skills, with previous experience of team management;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Experience of SAP is preferable but not essential;
- Background in Audit would be advantageous but not essential;
- Experience gained within a media company would be highly beneficial;
- Excellent attention to detail, deadline orientated with the ability to successfully interact with a diverse set of personalities;
- Ability to articulate around the business, influencing others when needed and build strong working relationships;
- Experience of working within a listed company would be a benefit.