Interim Commercial Finance Manager in London
- london, england, United Kingdom
- Contract
- £65 - £90 Per Hour
Job Description
Job Description
Your new company
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly recognisable, fast-paced consumer-facing business with a global footprint. Operating at the heart of a dynamic and creative sector, the organisation delivers high-profile projects and experiences that engage millions of customers worldwide.
As the business continues to evolve, they are seeking an experienced finance manager to join on an initial 6-month contract, taking ownership of a talented finance team while partnering closely with senior commercial stakeholders.
Your new role
Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead a team of qualified and part-qualified finance professionals whilst acting as a trusted business partner across a range of commercial and operational functions. Responsibilities will include:
- Leading the month-end close and financial reporting process
- Managing forecasting, budgeting and commercial performance analysis
- Partnering with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making
- Driving financial controls, reconciliations and process improvements
- Supporting business planning, modelling and commercial evaluations
- Leading and developing a high-performing finance team
- Working across multiple projects, ensuring accurate reporting and insightful analysis
- Supporting tax, compliance and governance requirements
- This role would particularly suit someone from a media, entertainment, events, advertising or wider creative industry background looking for an opportunity to broaden their leadership responsibilities and gain exposure to a high-profile, commercially focused organisation.
What you need to succeed
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
- Experience operating at Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager or Senior Finance Manager level
- Strong team leadership and people management experience
- Proven ability to business partner with senior non-finance stakeholders
- A commercial mindset with the ability to influence decision-making
- Excellent month-end, reporting and financial control experience
- Strong forecasting, budgeting and analytical skills
- Advanced Excel and finance systems knowledge
- A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment
What you’ll get in return
- Opportunity to join a recognised and highly respected brand
- Visible and impactful leadership role
- Exposure to senior executives and key strategic decisions
- Chance to lead and develop an established finance team
- Fast-paced, commercially focused environment
- 6-month contract with the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy
- If you’re a qualified finance professional from a media, creative, entertainment or consumer-focused background looking for your next impactful interim assignment, we’d love to hear from you.