Senior Finance Analyst Interim
Posted 2 days ago by Cedar
£64,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London
Summary: Cedar is seeking an Interim Senior Finance Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract with a global Media business. The role, based in London, involves ownership of financial postings and analysis, ensuring data integrity across global revenue streams, and acting as a subject matter expert for revenue processing. The position offers a salary range of £60,000-£64,000 and a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of the initial accounting and detailed analysis of financial postings generated through global revenue processing systems
- Ensure centralised revenue data is accurately distributed to local territories, maintaining integrity across global reporting structures
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-generated data issues, including management of data tables and mapping logic
- Act as a subject matter expert for revenue processing, fielding queries from senior finance stakeholders across global affiliates
- Review balance sheet postings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls
- Maintain and improve process documentation and control frameworks, promoting continuous improvement
Key Skills:
- A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA, including newly qualified)
- 2-4 years’ experience in a financial analysis, systems, or technically focused finance role – this could be in a practice or industry based-setting
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and a confident understanding of end-to-end revenue processes
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP or financial systems
- A highly analytical, detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving ability
- Confident communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to senior stakeholders
Salary (Rate): £64000 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Intro
Cedar is currently partnered with a global Media business to support with the recruitment of a Interim Senior Finance Analyst. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, paying £60,000-£64,000, based in London on a hybrid working basis.
The Company
The business operates at scale across international markets, combining a highly commercial, data-driven approach with a creative and collaborative culture. Their finance function plays a critical role in ensuring accuracy, integrity, and insight across complex global revenue streams, supported by strong systems and a continuous improvement mindset.
The Role
As Interim Senior Finance Analyst, you will:
* Take ownership of the initial accounting and detailed analysis of financial postings generated through global revenue processing systems
* Ensure centralised revenue data is accurately distributed to local territories, maintaining integrity across global reporting structures
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-generated data issues , including management of data tables and mapping logic
* Act as a subject matter expert for revenue processing, fielding queries from senior finance stakeholders across global affiliates
* Review balance sheet postings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls
* Maintain and improve process documentation and control frameworks, promoting continuous improvement
Your Profile
You will ideally have:
* A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA, including newly qualified)
* 2-4 years’ experience in a financial analysis, systems, or technically focused finance role – this could be in a practice or industry based-setting.
* Strong technical accounting knowledge and a confident understanding of end-to-end revenue processes
* Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP or financial systems
* A highly analytical, detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving ability
* Confident communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to senior stakeholders
Compensation & Benefits
Alongside the £60,000-£64,000 salary, this 12-month contract offers the opportunity to join a globally recognised Media business at the heart of its revenue operations. You will gain exposure to complex international finance processes, senior stakeholders across multiple territories, and best-in-class systems within a highly collaborative environment.