Description

Looking for a commercially minded Finance Manager for a 6month contract role with a growing media business. Reporting to the CFO, the Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial performance, with a strong focus on revenue recognition, month-end reporting, and forward-looking commercial insight. The role will provide high-quality financial information and analysis across the full Profit & Loss account to support strategic decision-making by senior stakeholders.
This role combines technical finance ownership (including revenue accuracy, reporting, and controls) with a commercial and strategic remit, supporting revenue growth, long-term planning, and performance optimisation across multiple revenue streams. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant to step into a commercially focused finance management role, working closely with the CFO, co-CEOs, Senior Leadership Team, and a range of editorial and commercial teams.
Offering £350-400 a day outside IR35
Hybrid working with 4 days a week in the London office
Key Responsibilities
• Own the month-end close and management reporting process, ensuring timely, accurate P&L reporting with a strong focus on revenue recognition and controls.
• Ensure revenue is recognised accurately across multiple revenue streams in line with accounting standards, supporting audit readiness and scalable SME processes.
• Act as a commercial finance partner to revenue-generating teams, providing insight on performance, risks, and opportunities to support SME growth.
• Lead short-term and long-term forecasting and budgeting, including ownership of the 5-year financial model to support strategic growth planning.
• Drive FP&A analysis, including variance analysis, scenario modelling, and KPI reporting to inform senior leadership decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver monthly reporting packs and dashboards for the Board and Senior Leadership Team, enhancing visibility of commercial performance.
• Develop ROI and investment analysis to support growth initiatives and promote financial discipline within a scaling SME environment.
• Support the CFO with cash flow forecasting and working capital management, critical to sustainable business growth.
• Oversee and support the Senior Finance Assistant, contributing to an efficient, well-controlled finance function.
• Continuously improve finance processes, reporting, and controls to ensure the function scales effectively with SME growth.

Required Skills & Experience
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent chartered accountancy qualification.
• 1-3 years' post-qualification experience, ideally within a media or similar revenue-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills with proven experience in financial modelling and forecasting.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.