Job title: Finance Reporting Manager
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Broadcast Media, Entertainment & Media Production
Functional Expertise: Finance
Pay interval: Daily
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: London, UK
Job published: 04/06/2025
Job ID: 44107

Job Description

Finance Manager – Forecasting & Consolidation 6 Month Contract

Are you passionate about turning numbers into actionable insights? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise in financial consolidation, forecasting, and analysis can make a real impact? Join our team as a Finance Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial narrative of our business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end process of consolidating financial data from multiple sources, including manual Excel files and system-generated reports.

  • Build and maintain robust forecasting and planning templates for each cycle, ensuring consistency and data integrity.

  • Conduct detailed foreign exchange (FX) analysis across multiple currencies, interpreting the financial impact of changing day rates and other variables.

  • Guarantee the accuracy and reliability of all data used in reporting and forecasting processes.

  • Transform complex data into clear, actionable stories, providing insights that drive business decisions.

  • Support and coordinate with analysts, contributing at a manager level (without direct reports).

  • Foster collaboration and build strong relationships across the business, bringing energy and a team-oriented approach.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Post-qualified accountant preferred; candidates with strong, relevant experience will also be considered.

  • 4–5 years’ experience in a similar role, with hands-on expertise in forecasting, consolidation, and financial reporting.

  • Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to build complex templates from scratch.

  • Solid experience with SAP reporting systems.

  • Comfortable working with both manual processes and system-generated outputs.

  • Understanding of TV production terminology is a plus, but not essential.

  • Demonstrated experience in people management, even if limited.

  • Detail-focused, curious, and able to see both the numbers and the bigger story behind them.

  • Brings energy, is a strong team player, and integrates seamlessly into existing teams.