Interim Senior Finance Analyst

My client a leading Media Group are looking to hire an Interim Finance Analyst for a period of 3-6 months. The Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for providing financial support of the International Media Centres and Technology departments in London - financial planning and analysis, commercial financial support, financial reporting, analysis and evaluation of business initiatives and ensuring a strong internal control environment is maintained at all times. The role is based in London and reports to the Finance Director.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing multiple departmental budgets and providing day to day financial support.
• Partnering with fellow Senior Financial Analysts in consolidation and ad hoc projects.
• Preparation of monthly financial reporting, including P&L variance analysis vs budget/forecast.
• Preparation of quarterly financial forecasts (Estimates) and annual budgets.
• Close liaison with transactional processing team (GBS, Budapest) to provide local assistance and review as required in order to produce monthly financial reporting.

Skills/Experience

•          (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) Qualified Accountant
•          Proven relevant work experience in a large organisation.
•          Experience working with a general ledger (SAP) and financial reporting systems.
•          Intermediate to advance excel skills.
•          Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills.
•          Strong understanding of how to maintain internal controls over financial processes.
•          Experience of a media technology landscape an advantage.
•          Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•          High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
•          Well organised with strength in prioritising.
•          Flexible attitude to achieve results.
•          Positive outlook and ambition to progress within.
•          Driven by a challenge.