Finance Manager - FP&A
Posted Today by Goodman Masson
£400 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London
Summary: The Finance Manager role is a 6-month contract position within a growing media business, focusing on financial performance oversight, revenue recognition, and strategic decision-making support. Reporting to the CFO, the position combines technical finance ownership with a commercial remit, aimed at driving revenue growth and optimizing performance across various revenue streams. This opportunity is particularly suited for newly qualified accountants looking to advance into a commercially focused finance management role. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement with four days 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.
Key Skills:
- 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.
Salary (Rate): £400 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Detailed Description From Employer:
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.